English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "were you spying on us or something" Mean?
Learn what "were you spying on us or something" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Accuse
Were you spying on us or something?
It means the speaker thinks someone may have secretly watched or monitored them.
From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 49
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker suspects someone may have been watching them.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you suspect privacy has been violated. It sounds accusatory and should be used carefully.
Better ways to say it
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Were you spying on us?
2
Were you watching us?
3
You were spying on us, weren't you?
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