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What Does "was it you who killed all the mistresses" Mean?

Learn what "was it you who killed all the mistresses" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Was it you who killed all the mistresses?

It means the speaker is directly asking whether the other person was responsible for the killings.

From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 31

When do people say this?

Scene Context

A speaker accuses someone of being the killer.

Usage Scenario

Use this only in serious crime or accusation contexts. It is not a normal everyday phrase and sounds highly confrontational.

Better ways to say it

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Was it you who killed all the mistresses?
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Did you kill all the mistresses?
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Are you the one who killed them?

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