Lana: Why didn't you tell me you were selling the shop? Nell: I'm sorry, sweetie. I only made the decision this morning. Lana: And when were you planning on telling me this?
Does this 'only' change the meaning somehow?
Top answer
It mollifies the presumed slight and indicates the recency of the decision.
— Mister Micawber
It mollifies the presumed slight and indicates the recency of the decision.
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