English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "want you to" Mean?
Learn what "want you to" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I want you to be my wife for three weeks.
It means the speaker wants the other person to act as their wife for a limited time.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 0
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks another person to be their wife for a short period of time.
Usage Scenario
Use this only when talking about a temporary or pretend marriage arrangement. It is highly specific and not a normal everyday request.
Better ways to say it
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Be my wife for three weeks.
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I want you to be my wife for three weeks.
3
Will you pretend to be my wife?
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