English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that's why they want us dead" Mean?
Learn what "that's why they want us dead" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Harsh
Explain
Yeah, but I bet they know that too. That's why they want us dead.
This means the speaker believes the other side is trying to murder them.
From The Phoenix Conspiracy, Episode 10
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker explains that the enemy wants them dead.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a serious danger context, not casual conversation. It sounds dramatic and extreme because it describes a life-threatening situation.
Better ways to say it
1
They want us dead.
2
They’re trying to kill us.
3
They want to kill us.
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