English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "dad is in" Mean?
Learn what "dad is in" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Your dad is in stable condition,
It means the patient's condition is not critical right now, but surgery will still be needed.
From If Only You Were Mine, Episode 19
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A doctor or caregiver gives an update about a patient's condition and next treatment.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a medical update or when relaying news about someone's health. It is not a casual everyday phrase, and it sounds formal.
Better ways to say it
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He's in stable condition, but he'll need surgery.
2
Your dad is stable, but he'll need surgery.
3
He's stable for now, but surgery is needed.
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