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Meaning of you were saying | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

Prompts the interlocutor to resume what they had been saying prior to an interruption.
Draws attention to something that has just happened that conflicts or contradicts a statement that the interlocutor had just made.
humorous, sarcastic

Examples

“A: There isn't much crime around here any more. (A and B suddenly witness a crime take place.) B: ...You were saying?”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

you will own nothing and be happy you win you win some, you lose some you wish you wish, jellyfish you would think