English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i know it's" Mean?
Learn what "i know it's" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I know it's a hard pill to swallow,
It means the truth is unpleasant or difficult to accept.
From The Marriage Contract, Episode 45
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says an unpleasant truth is hard to accept but still true.
Usage Scenario
Use this when delivering bad news or a harsh truth. It can sound blunt and a bit patronizing if overused.
Better ways to say it
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I know it's a hard pill to swallow, but it's the truth.
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It's a hard pill to swallow.
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But it's the truth.
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