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Ways to Say "have to be" in English
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Well, we have to be one step ahead of
This means they need to avoid being caught by the police.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 55
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they must stay ahead of the police.
Usage Scenario
Use this in crime, escape, or competitive contexts. It sounds suspicious and is not appropriate for normal everyday use.
Better ways to say it
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We have to be one step ahead of the police.
2
We need to stay ahead of the police.
3
We have to stay ahead of them.
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