What Does "you promised me you'd take care of them" Mean?
Learn what "you promised me you'd take care of them" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You promised me you'd take care of them.
It means the speaker is reminding someone of a promise and blaming them for not keeping it.
From Killer Romance, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone accuses another person of breaking a promise about protecting or taking care of someone.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when pointing out that someone failed to do what they said they would do. It can sound accusatory and emotionally loaded.
Better ways to say it
You promised me you’d take care of them.
You said you’d take care of them.
That’s what you promised.
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