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Ways to Say "but the question" in English
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But the question is, where is this hidden room?
It means the speaker is pointing out that the main thing they still need to figure out is the room's location.
From School Hall, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone narrows the problem down to finding the hidden room itself.
Usage Scenario
Use this when the location is the key problem and you want to move the discussion forward. It sounds natural in a mystery or investigation context.
Better ways to say it
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Where is this hidden room?
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So where is the hidden room?
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The question is, where is it?
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