English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "now i'm afraid" Mean?
Learn what "now i'm afraid" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Now I'm afraid I have to place you under arrest.
It means the speaker is formally informing someone that they are being arrested.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 23
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker tells someone they are about to be arrested.
Usage Scenario
Use this in police or authority contexts only. It sounds official, not casual.
Better ways to say it
1
Now I'm afraid I have to place you under arrest.
2
You're under arrest.
3
I have to arrest you now.
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