English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "was a rookie"
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rookie at the Bureau when we first met before I went private. Not too bad.
This means the speaker had just started their job or role when they met the other person.
From The Phoenix Conspiracy, Episode 8
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker gives background about being inexperienced when they first met.
Usage Scenario
Use this to give backstory about your past experience level. It is context-heavy, so it is not ideal as a reusable phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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I was a rookie at the Bureau when we first met.
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I was a rookie when we met.
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When we first met, I was a rookie.
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