English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "we can't keep" in English
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We can't keep holding onto things that no longer make us happy.
The speaker means it is time to stop clinging to things that are no longer good for them.
From Twisted Fates, Episode 46
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying they need to let go of things that no longer make them happy.
Usage Scenario
Use this in reflective advice or relationship closure talk. It is thoughtful but a little long and abstract for a dedicated phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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We can't keep holding on to what no longer makes us happy.
2
We need to let go of things that don't make us happy.
3
We can't keep holding onto the past.
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