English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "can't we eat later" Mean?
Learn what "can't we eat later" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Can't we eat later?
It means the speaker wants to postpone eating until later.
From Hollywood Star'S Fake Girlfriend, Episode 43
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone suggests delaying a meal and is asking if that is possible.
Usage Scenario
Use this when asking to delay a meal, snack, or dinner. It may sound a little casual or childlike, so add more detail if you need to sound polite.
Better ways to say it
1
Can we eat later?
2
Can we have lunch later?
3
Could we eat later?
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