English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i've kept the" Mean?
Learn what "i've kept the" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I've kept the leverage over
This means the speaker has been keeping power or control over someone by using damaging information or an advantage.
From Faded Threads, Episode 35
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker admits they have had leverage over Sophia for years.
Usage Scenario
Use this for blackmail-like situations or power struggles in dramatic conversation. It sounds dark and threatening, so it is not polite or casual.
Better ways to say it
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I've kept leverage over Sophia for years.
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I've had leverage over her for years.
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