English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "you were supposed" in English
Learn useful ways to say "you were supposed" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
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You were supposed to have destroyed all the evidence.
It means the speaker expected someone to remove proof but believes they failed.
From Rosy Psycho, Episode 6
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is accusing someone of failing to destroy evidence.
Usage Scenario
Use this in investigative or dramatic conflict scenes. It sounds very serious and legalistic.
Better ways to say it
1
You were supposed to have destroyed all the evidence.
2
You were supposed to destroy the evidence.
3
You should have gotten rid of the evidence.
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