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UK//huː dɪd juː seɪ jʊ wɜː//US//hu dɪd ju seɪ jʊ wɜr//

Meaning of Who did you say you were

A question asking someone to repeat their name or identity.

In simple words: A question asking for someone's previous statement about their identity.

Who did you say you were in a sentence

  • When she introduced herself, I missed her name. I asked, 'Who did you say you were?'
  • I couldn't recognize him at first. So I said, 'Who did you say you were again?'
  • At the conference, I turned to her and asked, 'Who did you say you were volunteering with?'
  • He introduced himself quickly, and I replied, 'Who did you say you were? I didn't catch that.'
  • During the loud music, I leaned in and whispered, 'Who did you say you were talking about?'

How to use Who did you say you were

Use in conversations when you want to confirm or clarify someone's introduction. Best in informal or semi-formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of a confused detective trying to track down a mysterious person.

Related words

Collocations with Who did you say you were

  • ask who you are
  • introduce yourself
  • repeat your name

Synonyms for Who did you say you were

  • What did you say your name was?
  • Can you repeat who you are?
  • What did you say about yourself?

Common mistakes with Who did you say you were

  • Responding with another question instead of clarifying the statement.
  • Using incorrect verb forms, e.g., saying 'who did you said' instead of 'who did you say'.

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Frequently asked questions about Who did you say you were

What does Who did you say you were mean?

A question asking for someone's previous statement about their identity.

What is the definition of Who did you say you were?

A question asking someone to repeat their name or identity.

How do you use Who did you say you were in a sentence?

When she introduced herself, I missed her name. I asked, 'Who did you say you were?'

Can you give another example of Who did you say you were?

I couldn't recognize him at first. So I said, 'Who did you say you were again?'

What are synonyms for Who did you say you were?

Common alternatives include What did you say your name was?, Can you repeat who you are?, What did you say about yourself?.

What words go with Who did you say you were?

It commonly pairs with ask who you are, introduce yourself, repeat your name.

What are common mistakes when using Who did you say you were?

Responding with another question instead of clarifying the statement. Using incorrect verb forms, e.g., saying 'who did you said' instead of 'who did you say'.

How do you pronounce Who did you say you were?

US: //hu dɪd ju seɪ jʊ wɜr//, UK: //huː dɪd juː seɪ jʊ wɜː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Who did you say you were?

Use in conversations when you want to confirm or clarify someone's introduction. Best in informal or semi-formal contexts.