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What Does "we had dinner like two hours ago" Mean?

Learn what "we had dinner like two hours ago" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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We had dinner like two hours ago.

It means the speaker is reminding someone that they recently ate and may not be hungry again.

From Marry The Wrong Bride, Episode 14

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone points out that dinner was only a short time ago.

Usage Scenario

Use this when pushing back on being asked about food too soon. It is casual and slightly defensive.

Better ways to say it

1
We had dinner like two hours ago.
2
We just had dinner.
3
It was only two hours ago.

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