Is "was this close" Rude? Meaning, Tone, and Better Alternatives
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "was this close" with real scene examples.
I was this close to kick
This means the speaker was very close to forcing two people to leave because they were causing trouble.
From The Billionaire’S Lost Love, Episode 49
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is angry and says they were close to throwing two people out of their cafe.
Usage Scenario
Use it in a heated confrontation, but it sounds rude and aggressive. It is not appropriate for polite work situations unless you are showing strong anger in a drama or argument.
Better ways to say it
I was this close to kicking you both out of my cafe.
I was about to kick you both out of my cafe.
One more step and you were out of here.
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