Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Were you there were you there

👉 "Was You There?" is a phrase from the movie "The Shawshank Redemption." The phrase translates to "Did you see me?" which means that the characters, shown as being incarcerated, are aware of what happened to their fellow inmates.

Here's an edgy example sentence using the phrase: "You were there, but I wasn't." In a world where people feel like they can see into the future and read minds, it's not uncommon for people to be on edge when they're told they've seen something that just occurred in real time. "Did you see me?" is a way to show that someone is aware of what happened before their eyes, without fully participating in the scenario. So, if you were there watching "The Shawshank Redemption" and saw the man who had been hanging around for years, you would say "Did you see me?" in a joking manner. This phrase brings to mind the idea that people often take things they perceive as happening in real life for granted or not fully aware of.