English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "so that begs" Mean?
Learn what "so that begs" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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So that begs the question, what am
The speaker is questioning their role, purpose, or point in being there.
From The Crown, Episode 8
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker uses a rhetorical phrase to question their purpose in the situation.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to sound reflective or frustrated about your place in a situation. The phrase 'begs the question' is formal and often not needed in everyday speech.
Better ways to say it
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So that begs the question: what am I really doing here?
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What am I really doing here?
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What am I doing here, really?
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