English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you were taking" Mean?
Learn what "you were taking" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You were taking
It means the speaker is describing past caregiving for their father.
From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 1
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is referring to someone caring for their father before he died.
Usage Scenario
Use this to refer to someone's help or care in the past. The full line is context-heavy and not a strong standalone phrase page.
Better ways to say it
1
You were taking care of my father.
2
You cared for my father.
3
You looked after my father.
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