English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "they are but figments of your imagination" Mean?
Learn what "they are but figments of your imagination" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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are but figments of your imagination.
It means the speaker is saying the other person is imagining things and should not trust their fear or suspicion.
From The Winter Veil, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone dismisses the other person’s fears as imaginary.
Usage Scenario
Use this only when dismissing someone strongly, since it can sound mocking or insulting. It is common in arguments or suspense scenes.
Better ways to say it
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They are but figments of your imagination.
2
It’s all in your imagination.
3
They’re just in your head.
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