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Ways to Say "if we were" in English
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Yeah, so if we were to raid your place, we
This means the speaker is implying the other person may be hiding something and asks a loaded question about it.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 12
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is questioning someone about a possible police raid at their place.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a tense questioning or police-like context. It sounds highly suspicious and is not natural for everyday polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
So if we searched your place, we wouldn't find anything?
2
If we raided your place, what would we find?
3
You’re saying there’d be nothing there?
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