English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it's a lot more complicated than that" Mean?
Learn what "it's a lot more complicated than that" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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It's a lot more complicated than that.
It means the real situation is more complex than the other person thinks.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 49
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying the situation is more complicated than it first appeared.
Usage Scenario
Use this to push back on a too-simple explanation or assumption. It is very common in conversation and works in many situations.
Better ways to say it
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It's a lot more complicated than that.
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It's more complicated than that.
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It's not that simple.
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