English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "her captives are asking for a million dollars" Mean?
Learn what "her captives are asking for a million dollars" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Rosa's been kidnapped. Her captives are
It means someone is demanding a million dollars, usually as part of a hostage or ransom situation.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 36
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reports that captives are demanding a large amount of money.
Usage Scenario
Use this in crime, thriller, or negotiation contexts. It is not a normal everyday phrase, but the meaning is clear.
Better ways to say it
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They're asking for a million dollars.
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They want a million dollars.
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Her captives are asking for a million dollars.
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