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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Alright, I want you to dress like your late mother the day that she died.
This means the speaker wants the other person to imitate the appearance of their dead mother.
From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 38
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is making a disturbing request about how another person should dress.
Usage Scenario
This sounds unsettling and controlling rather than normal or polite. Learners should avoid using it unless discussing a dramatic scene.
Better ways to say it
1
I want you to dress like your late mother.
2
Dress like your late mother.
3
I want you to copy your mother's style.
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