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Ways to Say "listen janice this" in English

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Listen Janice, this isn't the time

This means the speaker is telling someone to calm down because their behavior is inappropriate right now.

From The Mistress Trap, Episode 26

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker tells Janice this is not the moment to lose control.

Usage Scenario

Use it in a heated argument when you want to stop someone from overreacting. It is very rude and uses vulgar slang, so it is not appropriate at work or in polite speech.

Better ways to say it

1
This isn't the time to be losing your shit.
2
This is not the time to freak out.
3
Now is not the time to lose it.

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