English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "they don't want" Mean?

Learn what "they don't want" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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They don't want to be

It means people want to avoid being connected to someone seen as damaging another relationship.

From Trial Marriage to A Billionaire, Episode 57

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone says that people do not want to be linked to someone with a bad reputation in a marriage-related scandal.

Usage Scenario

Use this kind of wording when explaining social reputation or scandal around relationships. It is not a polite phrase and can sound judgmental.

Better ways to say it

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They don't want to be associated with a homewrecker.
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No one wants that label.
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People avoid being linked to that.

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