English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "we were just catching up" Mean?
Learn what "we were just catching up" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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We were just catching up.
This means they were only chatting briefly and not doing anything serious or suspicious.
From Never Mess With A Badass Girl, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone explains away a private conversation by saying they were simply talking and catching up.
Usage Scenario
Use it to clarify a harmless conversation or meeting. It can sound defensive if said during an argument.
Better ways to say it
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We were just catching up.
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We were talking, that's all.
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We were only catching up.
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