English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "she wanted to" Mean?
Learn what "she wanted to" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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divorce you but didn't know how.
This means the person wanted to end the marriage but lacked the knowledge or ability to do it.
From The Perfect Husband, Episode 40
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone explains that a woman wanted a divorce but did not know how to do it.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining a divorce situation. It is informative, but the full line is too specific for a reusable phrase page.
Better ways to say it
1
She wanted to divorce you but didn't know how.
2
She wanted a divorce but didn't know how to file.
3
She didn't know how to get a divorce.
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