English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "who were you accused of killing" Mean?
Learn what "who were you accused of killing" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Who were you accused of killing?
It means the speaker is asking about a murder accusation connected to the other person.
From The Mistress Trap, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks whether the other person has been accused of a murder.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in serious crime-related conversation or fiction. It is not natural in everyday small talk.
Better ways to say it
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Who were you accused of killing?
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Were you accused of killing someone?
3
Who was accused of killing whom?
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