English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i've never had" Mean?
Learn what "i've never had" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt
I've never had to deal with a dead body before.
This means the speaker lacks experience handling a corpse.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker admits they have never dealt with a dead body before.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in extremely serious contexts. It is not a phrase for normal conversation and sounds stark or uneasy.
Better ways to say it
1
I’ve never had to deal with a dead body before.
2
I’ve never dealt with a dead body before.
3
I don’t know how to deal with a dead body.
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