English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "is the only" Mean?
Learn what "is the only" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
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This is the only thing I have of you, dad.
This is an emotional statement about having only one remaining thing that reminds the speaker of their father.
From Do Not Deceive Me, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone speaks emotionally about owning only one item connected to their father.
Usage Scenario
Use this in emotional family conversations about keepsakes or memories. It is too context-specific for a general phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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This is the only thing I have of you, Dad.
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This is all I have of you.
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It's the only thing I have from you, Dad.
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