What Does "this time actually" Mean?
Learn what "this time actually" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
This time actually I can afford your favorite flowers.
It means the speaker can now pay for the flowers the other person likes best.
From Honey Gold, Episode 28
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they finally have enough money to buy a romantic gift.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about finally being able to buy a gift. It sounds personal and affectionate, so it fits dating or romantic contexts best.
Better ways to say it
This time, I can afford your favorite flowers.
I can finally afford your favorite flowers.
Now I can buy your favorite flowers.
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