English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that's the ability" Mean?
Learn what "that's the ability" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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and that's the ability to tell when the person sitting
This means being able to recognize when a person is not telling the truth.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 27
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is defining the ability to tell when someone is lying in front of them.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining intuition, lie detection, or reading people's behavior. The wording is long and more explanatory than conversational.
Better ways to say it
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It's the ability to tell when someone's lying.
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It's knowing when someone is lying.
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It's being able to spot a lie.
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