English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "maybe some things are better left buried detective" Mean?
Learn what "maybe some things are better left buried detective" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Warn
Maybe some things are
This means some truths should stay hidden or unspoken.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker suggests that some information should stay hidden.
Usage Scenario
Use it when warning someone not to dig into a secret. It sounds dramatic, ominous, and a little threatening, so it is not neutral everyday English.
Better ways to say it
1
Some things are better left buried.
2
Better to leave that buried.
3
Leave it buried.
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