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What Does "she's from a respectable family" Mean?
Learn what "she's from a respectable family" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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She's from a respectable family.
It means her family is seen as socially proper, respectable, or of good standing.
From Camouflage, Episode 1
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone describes a woman as coming from a socially respected family.
Usage Scenario
Use this in formal or status-focused conversations, especially about marriage or family background. It can sound old-fashioned or judgmental in casual English.
Better ways to say it
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She comes from a respectable family.
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Her family is very respectable.
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