English phrase from drama scenes
Is "can both of" Rude? Meaning, Tone, and Better Alternatives
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "can both of" with real scene examples.
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Can both of you shut up and let me think for a moment?
It means the speaker wants silence and space to think.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 52
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A frustrated person tells two others to be quiet so they can think.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you need people to stop talking. It is very rude if used with strangers or at work.
Better ways to say it
1
Be quiet and let me think.
2
Let me think for a moment.
3
Shut up and listen.
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