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Ways to Say "what were you" in English
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What were you doing in Ms. Hector's room the night before the murder?
It is a direct question used to investigate someone's actions during a suspicious or criminal event.
From The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part I, Episode 47
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone questions another person about where they were on the night of a murder.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an investigation, interrogation, or very serious confrontation. It sounds tense and accusatory, not casual.
Better ways to say it
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Where were you the night before the murder?
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What were you doing that night?
3
Can you explain where you were before the murder?
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