English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "doctors are not" Mean?
Learn what "doctors are not" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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The doctors are not so confident about her situation.
It means the doctors are not optimistic about her condition.
From Sisters Have Crush On The Same Man, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is giving a status update about a woman's medical condition.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about a medical update in a serious, indirect way. It sounds natural in conversation, but it's not a phrase you would use to speak to a patient casually.
Better ways to say it
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The doctors aren't very confident about her condition.
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The doctors aren't optimistic about her situation.
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The doctors don't seem confident about her condition.
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