What Does "was the only" Mean?
Learn what "was the only" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
That was the only condition she felt comfortable with sitting with me here.
It means there was a limit or requirement before the person would agree to be there together.
From Revenge On My Cheating FianceÌ, Episode 15
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is explaining that the other person only agreed to sit together under one condition.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain a boundary or condition in a relationship. The phrasing is a bit awkward and context-dependent, so it is not ideal as a standalone learner phrase.
Better ways to say it
That was the only condition she was comfortable with.
She would only sit with me under that condition.
That was her only condition.
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