English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "nikolai lets me" Mean?

Learn what "nikolai lets me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Nikolai lets me go but that's not the issue right now.

This means the speaker wants to focus on a different, more important problem.

From Lost And Found, Episode 38

When do people say this?

Scene Context

A speaker says one problem is over but another issue still matters.

Usage Scenario

Use it to redirect a conversation back to the main issue. It sounds natural in arguments and serious discussions.

Better ways to say it

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But that's not the issue right now.
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That's not the issue right now.
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That's not the problem right now.

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