English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "but i took"
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But I took out a life insurance policy in her name.
It means the speaker is stating a financial or legal action they took involving insurance under her name.
From Duty Or Desire, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reveals they bought a life insurance policy in her name.
Usage Scenario
Use this for understanding a plot point, legal detail, or financial explanation. It is not a common everyday phrase learners would search on its own.
Better ways to say it
1
I took out a life insurance policy in her name.
2
I bought a life insurance policy under her name.
3
I put a life insurance policy in her name.
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