English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "well i thought we were long past formalities" Mean?

Learn what "well i thought we were long past formalities" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Well I thought we were long past formalities.

It means they no longer want to act formally or keep things distant.

From Echoes Of Vengeance, Episode 3

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker reminds someone that they are past the stage of formal politeness.

Usage Scenario

Use this when speaking to someone you know well and want to be less formal. It can sound blunt if used in an argument.

Better ways to say it

1
I thought we were past formalities.
2
We're long past formalities.
3
I thought we'd moved past formalities.

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