English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "contracted you for"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "contracted you for" with real scene examples.
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mission in this house. What was it?
It means the speaker is limiting someone to the task they were originally hired to do.
From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 35
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reminds someone that they were hired for a single specific job.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to correct someone's role or push back on overstepping. It sounds strict and may feel rude in normal conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
I hired you for one job.
2
You were contracted for exactly one task.
3
I only brought you in for one thing.
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