What Does "he said he" Mean?
Learn what "he said he" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
He said he couldn't have a baby unless he was married.
It means he believed marriage had to happen first before starting a family.
From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is explaining that marriage was seen as a requirement before having a baby.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain a personal or cultural rule about marriage and children. It is more explanatory than conversational, so it may sound formal in everyday chat.
Better ways to say it
He said he couldn't have a baby unless he was married.
He said marriage had to come first.
He couldn't have a baby unless he was married.
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