English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i'm a lawyer" Mean?
Learn what "i'm a lawyer" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Joke
I'm a lawyer why should I have a gun?
This is a humorous or defensive way to say the speaker has no reason to own a gun.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone makes a defensive joke about why they would not own a gun.
Usage Scenario
Use it as a joking comeback or a defensive reply. It is not a standard phrase for formal situations.
Better ways to say it
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I’m a lawyer—why should I have a gun?
2
Why should I have a gun?
3
I’m a lawyer. Why would I have a gun?
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