English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "don't speak as though you've given up" Mean?
Learn what "don't speak as though you've given up" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Don't speak as though you've given up.
It means the speaker wants the other person to sound more hopeful and not defeated.
From Under Her Control, Episode 53
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone tells another person not to sound like they have given up.
Usage Scenario
Use this to push someone to stay hopeful or keep trying. It can sound critical if the tone is too sharp.
Better ways to say it
1
Don't speak as though you've given up.
2
Don't sound like you've given up.
3
Don't act like it's over.
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