What Does "you may have killed him" Mean?
Learn what "you may have killed him" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You may have killed him.
This means the speaker believes the other person's actions may have seriously harmed or killed someone.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 8
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone warns another person that their actions may have caused a death.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an emergency or high-stakes argument when you need to express serious concern. It is very intense and not appropriate for casual conversation.
Better ways to say it
You may have killed him.
You might have killed him.
You could have killed him.
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