English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "he couldn't be at two places at once" Mean?
Learn what "he couldn't be at two places at once" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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He couldn't be at two places at once.
This means someone could not physically do or be present in two places simultaneously.
From Faded Threads, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone explains that the person could not have been in two places at the same time.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain an impossibility or challenge an accusation. It sounds neutral and factual, not emotional.
Better ways to say it
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He couldn't be in two places at once.
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A person can't be in two places at once.
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