English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "we were both" Mean?
Learn what "we were both" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Richard, I wish I had a clear answer. We were both drunk and it's all a blur.
It means both people were too drunk to remember the night clearly.
From One Night Stand, Episode 15
When do people say this?
Scene Context
She is explaining that alcohol made the night hard to remember.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining confusion after drinking, especially after a messy night. It can sound like an excuse if used to avoid responsibility.
Better ways to say it
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We were both drunk and it's all a blur.
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It was all a blur.
3
We were both drunk.
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