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Ways to Say "i can only" in English
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I can only imagine the headlines when this comes out.
This means the speaker expects a public scandal or bad publicity if the truth becomes known.
From The Inheritance Game, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone comments that the situation may become public and create a scandal.
Usage Scenario
Use it when referring to a secret, scandal, or embarrassing news becoming public. It sounds indirect and slightly dramatic.
Better ways to say it
1
Imagine the headlines when this comes out.
2
This is going to make headlines.
3
People will be talking when this gets out.
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