English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "but he's not" Mean?
Learn what "but he's not" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Explain
but he's not showing any signs of waking up.
It means there is no evidence that the person is waking up yet.
From The Ceo, Episode 32
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says the person still has not shown signs of waking up.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a medical or emergency context when describing a patient's condition. It is not natural for everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
He's not showing any signs of waking up.
2
He still isn't waking up.
3
There are no signs of waking up yet.
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