English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you were right" Mean?
Learn what "you were right" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
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Agree
You were right about me being sad and miserable.
It means the speaker admits the other person accurately understood their emotional state.
From The Chauffeur, Episode 36
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker admits that another person was right about their sadness and misery.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a serious personal conversation when admitting someone was right about how you feel. It sounds emotional and vulnerable, so it is not for casual chat.
Better ways to say it
1
You were right about me being sad and miserable.
2
You were right about me.
3
I am sad and miserable.
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