English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "if we intended" Mean?
Learn what "if we intended" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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If we intended to catch him, we would have just apprehended him right away.
It means the speaker is arguing that their actions prove they did not plan to arrest him immediately.
From The Phoenix Conspiracy, Episode 42
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone explains that if they wanted to catch him, they would have arrested him immediately.
Usage Scenario
Use this in formal explanations or defensive arguments. It is too long and specific for a focused phrase page.
Better ways to say it
1
If we intended to catch him, we would have just apprehended him right away.
2
If we wanted to catch him, we would have arrested him immediately.
3
We would have caught him right away if that were the plan.
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