English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "please pretend you're my new boyfriend" Mean?
Learn what "please pretend you're my new boyfriend" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Please pretend you're my new boyfriend.
It means the speaker wants the other person to act as if they are dating.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 1
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker asks someone to pretend to be their boyfriend for a situation that needs cover.
Usage Scenario
Use this when asking for a fake boyfriend in a social situation or to avoid awkwardness. It sounds natural but context-dependent.
Better ways to say it
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Please pretend you're my boyfriend.
2
Can you pretend to be my boyfriend?
3
Act like my boyfriend for a minute.
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