Cool MateMeaning of You were sayin'
A casual prompt for someone to continue speaking or clarify their previous statement.
In simple words: A way to ask someone to repeat what they were saying.
You were sayin' in a sentence
- You were sayin' that you plan to travel next month.
- Sorry, I missed that—what were you sayin'?
- You were sayin' earlier about your new job—tell me more.
- I didn't catch that; you were sayin' something about a movie?
- You were sayin' it was a great experience, right?
How to use You were sayin'
Use this phrase in casual conversations when you didn't hear someone or want them to continue their thought. It's not appropriate in formal settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Think of 'say in' as if you want to catch up with what was just said.
Related words
Collocations with You were sayin'
- You were sayin' earlier
- You were sayin' about
- You were sayin' something
- You were sayin' that
Common mistakes with You were sayin'
- Using in a formal context
- Mispronouncing it as 'You were saying'
- Not using the contraction correctly
You were sayin' appears in
You were sayin' in other languages
More chunks like You were sayin'
- Go on
- Continue
- Forget it
A phrase used to indicate that something is no longer worth considering.
- I'm through doing that shit
I have decided to stop engaging in that unpleasant action.
- You always say that
You frequently repeat this statement.
- The same thing every time
An expression meaning doing something identically on each occasion.
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Frequently asked questions about You were sayin'
What does You were sayin' mean?
A way to ask someone to repeat what they were saying.
What is the definition of You were sayin'?
A casual prompt for someone to continue speaking or clarify their previous statement.
How do you use You were sayin' in a sentence?
You were sayin' that you plan to travel next month.
Can you give another example of You were sayin'?
Sorry, I missed that—what were you sayin'?
What are synonyms for You were sayin'?
Common alternatives include What were you saying?, Could you repeat that?, Go on, Continue.
What words go with You were sayin'?
It commonly pairs with You were sayin' earlier, You were sayin' about, You were sayin' something, You were sayin' that.
What are common mistakes when using You were sayin'?
Using in a formal context Mispronouncing it as 'You were saying' Not using the contraction correctly
How do you pronounce You were sayin'?
US: //jə wɪər ˈseɪɪn//, UK: //jə wəː ˈseɪɪn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is You were sayin' formal or informal?
"You were sayin'" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use You were sayin'?
Use this phrase in casual conversations when you didn't hear someone or want them to continue their thought. It's not appropriate in formal settings.