English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i'm not asking you to get drunk" Mean?

Learn what "i'm not asking you to get drunk" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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I'm not asking you to get drunk.

It means the speaker is denying that they made that request or pressure.

From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 27

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone denies that they are asking the other person to get drunk.

Usage Scenario

Use this when correcting someone who thinks you are encouraging excess drinking. It sounds natural in casual conversation but can be defensive.

Better ways to say it

1
I'm not asking you to get drunk.
2
I'm not telling you to get drunk.
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I didn't ask you to get drunk.

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