English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i thought taking" Mean?
Learn what "i thought taking" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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do this city a great service.
This means the speaker thought removing the man would somehow benefit the city, though the wording is dark and extreme.
From Love’s Perfect Crime, Episode 5
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone explains that killing a man was believed to help the city.
Usage Scenario
Use this only for crime-drama or moral-conflict contexts. It is not natural everyday English and refers to violent action.
Better ways to say it
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I thought taking him out would do this city a great service.
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I thought it would help the city.
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I thought this city would be better off without him.
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