What Does "these are the" Mean?
Learn what "these are the" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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It means these are the dresses the speaker noticed and liked.
From Runaway Bride, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker points out which wedding dresses have attracted their attention.
Usage Scenario
Use this while shopping or giving opinions about clothes. It is common and natural, though a bit more formal than just saying 'I like these.'
Better ways to say it
These are the dresses that caught my eye.
These are the ones I like.
These are the dresses I noticed.
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