What Does "we bought her" Mean?
Learn what "we bought her" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
We bought her some time
It means they managed to delay the situation for a while, but the underlying problem remains.
From The Haunted Sisters, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker explains that they delayed the danger, but the problem is still present.
Usage Scenario
Use bought some time when you delayed a problem or gained a little extra time to act. The full line is context-heavy and not ideal as a standalone phrase page.
Better ways to say it
We bought her some time.
We delayed it, but she's still possessed.
We only bought a little time.
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