English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "jackie is getting out of control" Mean?
Learn what "jackie is getting out of control" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Jackie is getting out of control. I'm afraid she
It means the speaker thinks someone is behaving in an extreme, wild, or unacceptable way.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says another person is becoming uncontrollable.
Usage Scenario
Use this to criticize behavior that feels excessive or hard to manage. It can sound harsh if used about a person directly.
Better ways to say it
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Jackie is getting out of control.
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This is getting out of control.
3
You're getting out of control.
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