English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "one of them" Mean?
Learn what "one of them" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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One of them was listed as Maria Martinez's child.
It means a record or document identified one child as belonging to a specific person.
From Two Worlds Apart, Episode 20
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reports that an official record listed a child under a person's name.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining information from a record, form, or official document. It sounds formal enough for factual reporting but not for casual chat.
Better ways to say it
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One was listed under Maria Martinez's name.
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The record says one child was hers.
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It was officially listed that way.
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