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Ways to Say "they would act" in English

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They would act nice just to get your trust.

It means the speaker thinks kindness is being used as a trick to gain trust.

From Hidden Agenda, Episode 1

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone warns that other people may be pretending to be kind in order to win trust.

Usage Scenario

Use this when cautioning someone about insincere behavior. It sounds suspicious and a little cynical, so it fits warning or conflict contexts.

Better ways to say it

1
They would act nice just to get your trust.
2
People fake being nice to gain your trust.
3
They only act nice to get your trust.

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