English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "but not until" in English
Learn useful ways to say "but not until" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Negotiate
But not until he tells me where he's hiding Mia.
This means the speaker is setting a condition before they will proceed.
From Tangled In Desire, Episode 44
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone refuses to do anything until another person reveals where Mia is hidden.
Usage Scenario
Use this when making a condition clear in a conflict or negotiation. It can sound tense and controlling if used with no softening.
Better ways to say it
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But not until he tells me where he's hiding Mia.
2
Not until he tells me where she is.
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