English phrase from drama scenes
Is "whatever it was" Rude? Meaning, Tone, and Better Alternatives
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Whatever it was, I don't know if he turned you on, because I certainly am.
It refers to making someone sexually excited.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part I, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone makes a sexualized comment about what may have turned another person on.
Usage Scenario
This phrase is crude and can sound inappropriate or awkward in many situations. Learners should mainly recognize it, not use it casually at work or with strangers.
Better ways to say it
1
Did that turn you on?
2
He turned you on?
3
Whatever it was, did he turn you on?
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