English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "when were you" Mean?
Learn what "when were you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Confront
tell me you were pregnant.
This means the speaker is upset and asking why the other person did not reveal the pregnancy earlier.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 50
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker confronts someone about when they planned to reveal a pregnancy.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a serious personal conversation about missed or hidden information. It can sound emotionally loaded and confrontational.
Better ways to say it
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when were you going to tell me you were pregnant?
2
when were you planning to tell me?
3
why didn't you tell me you were pregnant?
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