English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you almost had me arrested" Mean?
Learn what "you almost had me arrested" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Complain
You almost had me arrested.
It means the speaker is angry that someone’s actions put them in serious trouble with the police.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker complains that someone’s actions nearly got them arrested.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a serious argument after a dangerous or illegal situation. It sounds tense and accusatory.
Better ways to say it
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You almost had me arrested.
2
You nearly got me arrested.
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You had me almost arrested.
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