English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "we don't have to resort to violence" Mean?
Learn what "we don't have to resort to violence" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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We don't have to resort to violence.
This means there are nonviolent ways to solve the problem and violence is unnecessary.
From Never Mess With A Badass Girl, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone tries to stop a conflict from turning violent.
Usage Scenario
Use it in a serious conflict when trying to calm things down. It sounds formal or urgent, not casual.
Better ways to say it
1
We don't have to resort to violence.
2
Let's not make this violent.
3
We can handle this without violence.
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