English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "but we both wanted him dead" Mean?
Learn what "but we both wanted him dead" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Advanced
Neutral
Harsh
Confess
But we both wanted him dead.
It means the speaker admits they shared a violent wish or intention toward someone.
From The Mistress Trap, Episode 28
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone admits that both people wanted the same man dead.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in very dark crime or revenge contexts. It is extremely serious and not appropriate for ordinary conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
We both wanted him dead.
2
I wanted him dead too.
3
We both wished he were dead.
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