English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you were defending me" Mean?
Learn what "you were defending me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Explain
You were defending me, okay?
It means the speaker recognizes that the other person was supporting or protecting them in a conflict.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 5
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is realizing that someone was defending them.
Usage Scenario
Use this when acknowledging support in a disagreement. It is natural and friendly in personal conversations.
Better ways to say it
1
You were defending me.
2
You were standing up for me.
3
You were on my side.
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