English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you were such an annoying child" Mean?
Learn what "you were such an annoying child" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Accuse
You were such an annoying child.
This is an insulting way to say someone was irritating or badly behaved as a child.
From Do Not Deceive Me, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone insults another person's behavior from when they were a child.
Usage Scenario
Use it only in an argument or joking insult among people who know each other well. It is rude and can sound nasty.
Better ways to say it
1
You were such an annoying child.
2
You were a difficult child.
3
You were so annoying as a kid.
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