English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you have been her pawn for years" Mean?
Learn what "you have been her pawn for years" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
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Accuse
You have been her pawn for years.
This means the speaker believes the other person has been controlled and used by someone else.
From Lost And Found, Episode 54
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says another person has been manipulated for years.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when accusing someone of being manipulated. It is harsh and confrontational, so it can sound insulting.
Better ways to say it
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You have been her pawn for years.
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You've been her pawn for years.
3
She has been using you for years.
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