English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you never really know somebody" Mean?
Learn what "you never really know somebody" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You never really know somebody.
It means people can be hard to fully understand, even if you know them well.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 33
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reflects that people are hard to truly understand.
Usage Scenario
Use this in reflective conversation about trust or relationships. It is common and natural, though slightly philosophical.
Better ways to say it
1
You never really know somebody.
2
You never know someone completely.
3
You never really know people.
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