English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you nearly woke up the whole neighbourhood" Mean?
Learn what "you nearly woke up the whole neighbourhood" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Complain
You know, you nearly woke up the whole neighbourhood
It means the speaker is annoyed because the noise was almost loud enough to wake people up.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part I, Episode 25
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone complains that the other person made too much noise.
Usage Scenario
Use this when complaining about loud behavior at home or in a shared building. It can sound irritated, but not necessarily aggressive.
Better ways to say it
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You nearly woke up the whole neighbourhood.
2
You almost woke up the whole neighborhood.
3
You woke up the whole neighborhood.
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