English phrase from drama scenes

Is "someone like you" Rude? Meaning, Tone, and Better Alternatives

Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "someone like you" with real scene examples.

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Someone like you would never think of such a deliberate plan.

This is an insulting way to say you do not believe the other person planned something carefully.

From Tied By Fate, Episode 45

When do people say this?

Scene Context

He insults someone by saying they would not be smart enough to plan this deliberately.

Usage Scenario

Use it only in a hostile argument or dramatic scene. It sounds extremely rude and contemptuous.

Better ways to say it

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Someone like you couldn't plan that.
2
You wouldn't think of a plan like that.
3
You'd never come up with something like that.

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