What Does "we couldn't exactly" Mean?
Learn what "we couldn't exactly" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
We couldn't exactly call the cops on a cop.
This means they felt blocked from reporting the situation because the person was a police officer.
From Good For Him, Episode 55
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is explaining that they could not call the police because the person involved was also a cop.
Usage Scenario
Use it to explain why someone could not take normal action against an authority figure. It is very context-specific and not a common standalone phrase.
Better ways to say it
We couldn't exactly call the cops on a cop.
You can't call the cops on a cop.
What could we do against a cop?
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