English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you gave us quite a scare there" Mean?
Learn what "you gave us quite a scare there" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Reassure
Anne you gave us quite a scare there.
This means the speaker is saying the other person frightened or worried everyone for a moment.
From Conflicted Hearts, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker responds after someone has had a frightening or risky moment.
Usage Scenario
Use this after someone finally turns up safe or recovers from a scare. It is friendly, but it can sound dramatic if used too seriously.
Better ways to say it
1
You gave us quite a scare.
2
That gave us quite a scare.
3
You scared us.
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