English phrase from drama scenes

Professional Ways to Say "first you have"

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Negotiate

First, you have to agree

It means the speaker is refusing to move forward unless the other person accepts the stated price.

From Love’s Perfect Crime, Episode 33

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker is setting a price and insisting the other person agree to it.

Usage Scenario

Use this in business or bargaining situations when you are clearly stating terms. It can sound pushy if used too casually or in a polite service setting.

Better ways to say it

1
Agree to pay my set price first.
2
You’ll need to agree to my price.
3
My price is nonnegotiable.

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