English phrase from drama scenes
Is "putting the family's" Rude? Meaning, Tone, and Better Alternatives
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "putting the family's" with real scene examples.
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Putting the family's reputation at risk all for a test.
It means the speaker thinks someone is endangering the family's reputation for something unimportant.
From Camouflage, Episode 55
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker criticizes someone for risking the family's reputation over a test.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a formal or dramatic criticism, especially in family conflict. It is not natural as a standalone everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
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You're putting the family's reputation at risk.
2
All this for a test?
3
You're risking the family's reputation.
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