Examples of 'was only pretending' in a sentence

Meaning of "was only pretending"

The phrase 'was only pretending' is used to indicate that someone was not being genuine or sincere in their actions or words. It suggests that the person was feigning or pretending to do or feel something, often for a specific purpose or to deceive others

How to use "was only pretending" in a sentence

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was only pretending
It turns out that he was only pretending to be a commoner.
I was only pretending to throw it when it slipped out of my hand.
I wondered if she was only pretending to sleep.
She was only pretending to be calm on the surface.
I thought your act was only pretending.
He was only pretending to be scared to trick the alien king.
I could tell he was only pretending to read.
She was only pretending to be interested in me to get a free meal.
I would be glad if she was only pretending.
He told me he was only pretending to be a thief to see the city.
You were the first person who did not think I was only pretending to be sick.
The monster was only pretending to be asleep.
You know, when I was leaving before, I was only pretending.
She was only pretending to like him.
And that I also was only pretending.

See also

I was only pretending to care for you.
Beth argued that Sally was only pretending to be innocent.
I was only pretending but it ended up.
And what if whe was only pretending with you?
I was only pretending but it ended up being the truth after all.
He knew precisely who she was, he was only pretending not to.
She was only pretending to be asleep.
Was he trying to decide if she was only pretending to forget?
Tom was only pretending to be asleep.
And of course, the bad guy was only pretending to be knocked out.
I was only pretending to be high.
James . It turns out that he was only pretending to be a commoner.
She was only pretending to be drunk.
Katherine, however, convinced John that Jill was only pretending to be depressed.
She was only pretending to be interested in me.
For your information, I was only pretending to sleep.
I was only pretending to be asleep.
Something wrong? I was only pretending to be asleep.
He was only pretending that he could not drive so that he could talk to me.
When I saw you this morning, I was only pretending to be surprised.
I was only pretending to see it.
Now that I think about it, I was only pretending to stop him.
He was only pretending to be gay.
That Mr. Lahey was only pretending.
I was only pretending to be drunk.
He 's straight . He was only pretending to be gay.
I was only pretending to be his friend for the sake of the team.
But actually, I was only pretending to be free.
I was only pretending to be cool with Brock marrying Dean Munsch.
That 's right . She was only pretending to be drunk.
I was only pretending because my love for him was so strong!
To get a free meal . I … She was only pretending to be interested in me.
I was only pretending to be a genius.
You should know, you took it. But I was only pretending.
It turns out she was only pretending that they stopped.

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