English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "said they wanted" Mean?
Learn what "said they wanted" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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They said they wanted James to have a taste
It means someone wanted to make another person experience deep loss as revenge or punishment.
From Undercovered Heart, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reports a revenge plan meant to make someone suffer loss.
Usage Scenario
Use this only to describe a revenge motive or dramatic plot point. It is too specific and long for a strong standalone phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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They wanted him to lose everything.
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They wanted to make him suffer.
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They wanted him to feel the loss.
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