English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what was my" Mean?
Learn what "what was my" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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staircase. What was my room yesterday is a parlor
It means the speaker is annoyed that their room has been reassigned or changed unexpectedly.
From The Winter Veil, Episode 15
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone complains that their room assignment has changed from one day to the next.
Usage Scenario
Use this when complaining about a sudden change in accommodations or arrangements. It sounds literary and unusual, so it may not be a common everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
1
My room yesterday is a parlor today.
2
What used to be my room is now a parlor.
3
My room has changed into a parlor.
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