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What does it mean?
The speaker admits to using marijuana but implies the experience was deeper than just experimentation.
In plain terms
I used marijuana and it meant more than just trying it out.
What can you take from it?
Personal experiences can have deeper meaning than surface definitions.

Where it applies

  • confessions
  • personal interviews
  • memoir writing

Putting it to work

  • discussing drug use
  • exploring personal history

Questions to consider

  • What does the speaker mean by 'if you know what I mean'?

Another view

The statement is vague and relies on implied meaning.

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