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What Does "why did you have raphael's phone" Mean?

Learn what "why did you have raphael's phone" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Why did you have Raphael's phone?

It means the speaker wants an explanation for why the other person had someone else's phone.

From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 48

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone asks why the other person was holding Raphael's phone.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you are questioning someone about something suspicious or unexpected. It can sound accusatory in a conflict.

Better ways to say it

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Why did you have Raphael's phone?
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Why were you holding his phone?
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Why did you have his phone?

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