Examples of 'were about to say something' in a sentence

Meaning of "were about to say something"

This phrase is used to indicate that someone was on the verge of speaking or sharing information, but did not proceed for some reason. It implies that there was a pause or interruption in communication right before the person was going to express their thoughts or opinion

How to use "were about to say something" in a sentence

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were about to say something
You were about to say something about home.
You looked like you were about to say something.
You were about to say something personal.
The guy looked at her and Malthus as if he were about to say something.
You were about to say something earlier.
Yeah, it seemed like you were about to say something.
You were about to say something else.
No, just looked like you were about to say something.
But you were about to say something about yourself.
He seemed stuck, his mouth open as if he were about to say something.
But you were about to say something.
What were you gonna tell me? You looked like you were about to say something.
You were about to say something to me.
But I think it was a younger… You were about to say something.
You were about to say something when your brother interrupted you.

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About the night sky. I thought you were about to say something romantic.
You were about to say something nice and you stopped yourself.
Were not you …? You were about to say something.
You were about to say something about Jim Valenti.
Now then, David, you were about to say something.
You were about to say something about Rosebud.
Hey, I feel like earlier, you were about to say something to me.
You were about to say something but you fogot right?
Now, unless I missed my guess, you were about to say something sentimental.
You were about to say something about Rosebud . Do you happen to have a good cigar?
Quiet down, all of you. You were about to say something.
Dad, you were about to say something in the store.
What? No, just looked like you were about to say something.
I think you were about to say something about that lady too?
So, what were you gonna tell me? You were about to say something.
You were about to say something personal . I think.
His last job, they fired him. You were about to say something.
John, you were about to say something and I interrupted you.
What? No, I said forget it . - You were about to say something.
Mimi . You were about to say something about Jim Valenti.
Weren't you? You were about to say something.
You were about to say something in support of Fida, right?
Yes, sir. Merry… You were about to say something.
You were about to say something earlier. What was it?
I know that look you were about to say something but you fogot right?
You were about to say something else before you said, " I am sorry.
I know that look you were about to say something but you forgot right?
You were about to say something else before you said, I'm sorry.
Cratchit? You were about to say something.
But you were about to say something positive, right?
No, please … you were about to say something.
Hi. You were about to say something.
Now, Homer, you were about to say something to me.
But you were about to say something about yourself . Oh, no.
So, I were about to say something.

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