English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "were the only" Mean?
Learn what "were the only" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Express Love
you were the only one that I had eyes for.
This means the speaker was only romantically interested in one person.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 42
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is reassuring someone that they were the only person he was interested in.
Usage Scenario
Use this in romantic conversations or confessions. It sounds heartfelt, but it can feel intense or melodramatic in everyday English.
Better ways to say it
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You were the only one I had eyes for.
2
I only had eyes for you.
3
You were the only person I wanted.
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