English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "enough to cripple us if it goes public" Mean?
Learn what "enough to cripple us if it goes public" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Enough to cripple us if it goes public.
This means that making the information public would cause serious harm or damage.
From A Love Once Betrayed, Episode 5
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker warns that a secret would cause major damage if exposed.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about a dangerous secret, scandal, or high-stakes problem. It sounds dramatic and serious, so it is not for casual conversation.
Better ways to say it
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Enough to cripple us if it goes public.
2
This could ruin everything if it comes out.
3
It would destroy everything if it went public.
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