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Ways to Say "she threatened to" in English
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Look, he... she threatened him alright? She threatened to take the pregnancy to the press, okay?
It means someone tried to force a reaction by saying they would tell the media.
From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 23
When do people say this?
Scene Context
She says someone threatened to go public with the pregnancy news.
Usage Scenario
Use this when describing blackmail, pressure, or a public exposure threat. It is more of a story phrase than a learner-friendly everyday expression.
Better ways to say it
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She threatened to go to the press.
2
She said she'd take it to the press.
3
She threatened to expose it.
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