English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "why keep it" Mean?
Learn what "why keep it" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Why keep it from me for all these years?
It means why did you hide this from me for so long.
From She Is Mine, Episode 44
When do people say this?
Scene Context
She questions why someone kept something secret for years.
Usage Scenario
Use this when confronting someone about a long-kept secret. It is common in family or relationship conflict and sounds emotionally charged.
Better ways to say it
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Why did you keep it from me?
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