What Does "you were telling" Mean?
Learn what "you were telling" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
about before we were rudely interrupted.
It means the speaker wants to continue what was being discussed before someone interrupted.
From The Billionaire’S Vow, Episode 35
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is returning to a conversation after it was interrupted by another person.
Usage Scenario
Use this to resume a discussion after an interruption, especially when you want to sound irritated or pointed. It can sound sarcastic or rude in formal settings.
Better ways to say it
Before we were rudely interrupted.
Let's continue where we left off.
Before we were interrupted.
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