English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "but we cannot keep this to ourselves" Mean?
Learn what "but we cannot keep this to ourselves" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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But we cannot keep this to ourselves.
It means the speaker thinks the secret should be revealed or shared, not hidden anymore.
From Love’s Perfect Crime, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says the secret cannot stay hidden between them anymore.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you need to admit something or stop hiding important information. It sounds serious and urgent.
Better ways to say it
1
We can't keep this to ourselves.
2
We can't hide this anymore.
3
We need to tell someone.
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