English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you were nervous" Mean?
Learn what "you were nervous" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You were nervous
The speaker is stating that someone seemed nervous during a conversation with a detective.
From Killer Romance, Episode 5
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is describing someone as nervous when talking to a detective at a coffee shop.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe someone's behavior in a specific past situation. It is too context-specific for a general phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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You were nervous when the detective talked to you.
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You looked nervous talking to the detective.
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You seemed nervous at the coffee shop.
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