English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you chose to lie and ruin my name" Mean?
Learn what "you chose to lie and ruin my name" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Harsh
Accuse
You chose to lie and ruin my name.
It means the speaker believes the other person lied and harmed their reputation.
From The Pendleton Secrete, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is accusing another person of lying and damaging their reputation.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a serious confrontation when blaming someone for damaging your image. It sounds strong and accusatory, so it is not polite.
Better ways to say it
1
You lied and ruined my name.
2
You chose to lie about me.
3
You ruined my reputation.
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