English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i need to keep them apart" Mean?
Learn what "i need to keep them apart" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I need to keep them
It means I need to make sure two people do not meet, talk, or get close to each other.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is privately trying to keep two people from being together or interacting.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about separating two people, often in a secretive or strategic way. It sounds suspicious and is not a casual everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
1
I need to keep them apart.
2
I have to keep them apart.
3
They can’t be together.
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