English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "must be the rats again" Mean?
Learn what "must be the rats again" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Must be the rats again
It means the speaker thinks rats are the likely cause again.
From School Hall, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone guesses that rats are probably causing the problem again.
Usage Scenario
Use this when making a simple guess about a recurring problem. It is natural in conversation, but too dependent on the situation for a standalone page.
Better ways to say it
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Must be the rats again.
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It must be the rats again.
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Probably the rats again.
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