English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "the good news" in English
Learn useful ways to say "the good news" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Reassure
So the good news is we're not
This means the person is being told there will be no arrest right now.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A police officer or authority figure reassures someone that they are not being arrested today.
Usage Scenario
Use this in police or joke-like authority contexts. It is not a normal everyday phrase and can sound ironic.
Better ways to say it
1
we're not arresting you today
2
you're not under arrest today
3
we're not arresting you for anything today
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