English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you had these" Mean?
Learn what "you had these" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You had these in the house the whole time?
It means the speaker is surprised that the items were already there the whole time.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is surprised to learn the other person had these items at home all along.
Usage Scenario
Use this when reacting to an unexpected discovery at home or elsewhere. It is natural in conversation, though the full line is more specific than the shorter version.
Better ways to say it
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You had these in the house the whole time?
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You had these all along?
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These were here the whole time?
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