English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it would never work between us" Mean?
Learn what "it would never work between us" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Reject Romantically
It would never work between us.
It means the speaker believes a romantic relationship would fail.
From Killer Romance, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is rejecting the relationship as impossible.
Usage Scenario
Use this to end or reject a relationship in a direct way. It can sound final and emotionally heavy, so it is common in breakup scenes.
Better ways to say it
1
It would never work.
2
This would never work between us.
3
We wouldn't work as a couple.
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