English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "otherwise we'd be in jail right now" Mean?
Learn what "otherwise we'd be in jail right now" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Otherwise we'd be in jail right now.
This means a previous action or choice prevented them from being arrested.
From Killer Romance, Episode 16
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone explains that without a certain action, they would be in jail now.
Usage Scenario
Use it to explain a consequence or to justify why something was necessary. It fits crime or serious conflict situations.
Better ways to say it
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Otherwise we'd be in jail right now.
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We'd be in jail right now.
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We would be in jail right now.
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