English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "was the one" Mean?
Learn what "was the one" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Confess
I was the one who gave the Don information.
It means the speaker admits responsibility for sharing the information.
From Mafia Lord'S Son Has Secret Love For His Stepmom, Episode 50
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone admits they were the one who gave information to the Don.
Usage Scenario
Use this when admitting you gave someone information. It sounds serious and plot-specific, so it is better for explanation than indexing.
Better ways to say it
1
I was the one who gave him the information.
2
I told him myself.
3
I was the one who leaked it.
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