English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "yeah it was just my friend" Mean?
Learn what "yeah it was just my friend" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Reassure
Yeah, it was just my friend.
It means the person was not a romantic partner or anything more than a friend.
From The Perfect Husband, Episode 22
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is denying a suspicious implication by saying the person was only a friend.
Usage Scenario
Use this to calm suspicion in a relationship or social conversation. It can sound defensive if the other person is already accusing you.
Better ways to say it
1
Yeah, it was just my friend.
2
It was just my friend.
3
They’re only my friend.
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