English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "this is not" in English
Learn useful ways to say "this is not" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
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we should be having over the phone.
It means the topic is serious enough that the speaker wants to continue it face to face instead of by phone.
From Killer Romance, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says the issue is too serious to discuss over the phone.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to pause a serious conversation and move it to a better setting. It sounds firm but not necessarily rude.
Better ways to say it
1
This isn't the kind of conversation we should be having over the phone.
2
We should not be having this conversation over the phone.
3
Let's talk about this in person.
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