English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you could have been killed" Mean?
Learn what "you could have been killed" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Warn
You could have been killed.
This means the speaker is saying the situation was extremely dangerous.
From A Love Once Betrayed, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone warns that the other person was in serious danger because of what happened.
Usage Scenario
Use it when reacting to reckless or risky behavior. It is common in dramatic arguments and warnings.
Better ways to say it
1
You could have been killed.
2
That could have killed you.
3
You were in danger.
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