What Does "i don't want you stooping to his level" Mean?
Learn what "i don't want you stooping to his level" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
because I don't want you stooping to his level.
This means do not copy someone else's bad behavior or lower your standards to match theirs.
From My Sister Stole My Man, Episode 27
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they do not want the other person to behave as badly as someone else.
Usage Scenario
Use this when urging someone not to act petty or cruel in a conflict. It is common in arguments, but a little idiomatic for learners.
Better ways to say it
I don't want you stooping to his level.
Don't stoop to his level.
I don't want you to act like him.
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