English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "say the bullets" Mean?

Learn what "say the bullets" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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They say the bullets didn't hit any vital organs

This means the injuries were serious, but the bullets missed the organs most likely to cause immediate death.

From The Mistress Trap, Episode 1

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone reports that the gunshot victims were not hit in any vital organs.

Usage Scenario

Use this in medical or crime-related contexts when discussing injuries. It is not a casual phrase and may sound too technical for everyday conversation.

Better ways to say it

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The bullets didn't hit any vital organs.
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It missed all the vital organs.
3
They were not hit in any vital organs.

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