English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "he would be" Mean?
Learn what "he would be" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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He would be receiving that
This means a ransom note is expected to arrive very soon.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is describing a ransom note arriving very soon.
Usage Scenario
Use it in crime or kidnapping contexts. It is highly specific and not a reusable everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
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The ransom note should arrive any time now.
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He'll get the ransom note soon.
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We're expecting the ransom note.
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