English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "our father always" Mean?

Learn what "our father always" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Our father always pinned Charles and I

This means the father made the siblings compete or fight with each other.

From The Billionaire’S Vow, Episode 44

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is explaining that their father used to set siblings against each other.

Usage Scenario

Use this when describing long-term family conflict or manipulation. It is not a common everyday phrase, but it is useful for explaining family tension.

Better ways to say it

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Our father always pitted us against each other.
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Our father put us against each other.
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He pinned us against each other.

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