English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "were so scared" Mean?
Learn what "were so scared" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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on even up to midnight.
This is a descriptive statement saying someone was extremely scared and unable to relax.
From The Black Thrones, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone describes another person as having been very frightened for a long time.
Usage Scenario
Use it when describing how frightened someone was during an event. It is more descriptive than a reusable everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
1
You were so scared.
2
You were shivering all night.
3
You kept the lights on all night.
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