English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you've been manipulating me from the start" Mean?
Learn what "you've been manipulating me from the start" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Accuse
been manipulating me from the start!
This means the speaker believes the other person has been controlling or deceiving them all along.
From Tangled In Desire, Episode 52
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone accuses another person of manipulating them from the beginning.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a serious argument when accusing someone of being manipulative. It is strong and emotionally charged.
Better ways to say it
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You've been manipulating me from the start!
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You manipulated me from the start!
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