English phrase from drama scenes
Is "those seem like" Rude? Meaning, Tone, and Better Alternatives
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Those seem like pretty good grounds for dismissal to me.
This means the speaker believes the person has done enough wrong to justify firing them.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says there is a strong reason someone should be fired.
Usage Scenario
Use this in formal or heated work discussions about discipline. It sounds harsh and legalistic.
Better ways to say it
1
Those seem like pretty good grounds for dismissal to me.
2
Those are grounds for dismissal.
3
That could justify dismissal.
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