What Does "you were all" Mean?
Learn what "you were all" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You were all asleep, so I didn't want to wake you up.
It means the speaker chose not to disturb people who were sleeping.
From The Inheritance Game, Episode 15
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is explaining why they did not wake the others up.
Usage Scenario
Use this in everyday conversation as a simple explanation or apology. It is natural and common, but the full sentence is a bit long for a dedicated phrase page.
Better ways to say it
I didn't want to wake you up
you were asleep so I left you alone
I didn't want to disturb you
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