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Ways to Say "just to be" in English

Learn useful ways to say "just to be" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.

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Set Boundary

Just to be clear, I don't want

It means the speaker wants to keep the relationship light and not serious.

From The Escort, Episode 12

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker makes it clear they only want something casual, not a deeper relationship.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you want to define the relationship early and avoid misunderstandings. It can sound cold if the other person wants more.

Better ways to say it

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I don't want anything more than casual.
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Just to be clear, I only want casual.
3
I want to keep this casual.

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