English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "we're close but" in English
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We're close, but the hardest part may still lie ahead.
It means the speaker thinks success is close, but there are still major challenges to come.
From One Night Stand, Episode 47
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says progress is near, but the hardest part may still be ahead.
Usage Scenario
Use this when warning a team or partner that the situation is not finished yet. It is useful for motivation, but not a common fixed phrase.
Better ways to say it
1
We're close, but the hardest part may still lie ahead.
2
We're close, but it's not over yet.
3
The hardest part may still be ahead.
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