English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "why didn't you just say so sooner" Mean?
Learn what "why didn't you just say so sooner" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Why didn't you just say so sooner?
This means the speaker is annoyed that the other person did not say something earlier.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 16
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reacts with frustration to someone not speaking up earlier.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you wish someone had been more direct. It can sound irritated, so tone matters.
Better ways to say it
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Why didn't you say so sooner?
2
You should've said that earlier.
3
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
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