English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "first you have" Mean?
Learn what "first you have" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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First, you have to make friends with her again.
It means they need to rebuild the friendship before anything else can move forward.
From Honey Gold, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone tells another person that repairing a friendship has to happen first.
Usage Scenario
Use this when telling someone to repair a damaged relationship first. It sounds direct and can feel a little blunt if the situation is emotional.
Better ways to say it
1
You have to make friends with her again first.
2
First, fix your friendship with her.
3
You need to repair the friendship first.
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