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Ways to Say "before we can" in English
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Before we can take over the family,
This means marriage is being presented as a required step before they can achieve their goal.
From Twist Of Time, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone states that marriage is necessary before they can take control of the family.
Usage Scenario
Use this when saying one action is necessary before another can happen. It can sound manipulative or unnatural in normal everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
We have to get married.
2
We must get married first.
3
Marriage has to happen before that.
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