English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "it's gonna take" in English
Learn useful ways to say "it's gonna take" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
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It's gonna take a lot more than
This means the speaker is saying the current attack or setback is not enough to defeat them.
From The Crown, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is refusing to be defeated by the current situation.
Usage Scenario
Use it in a comeback or defiant speech when someone is trying to hurt, embarrass, or defeat you. It sounds dramatic and not very casual.
Better ways to say it
1
It's going to take a lot more than this to bring me down.
2
You'll need more than that to bring me down.
3
This won't bring me down.
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