English phrase from drama scenes

Professional Ways to Say "we're working late"

Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "we're working late" with real scene examples.

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Negotiate

We're working late tonight. Since I am, so are you.

This means the speaker is setting the expectation that the other person must also stay late because they are staying late.

From Help! I’m Falling In Love With My Rude CEO, Episode 9

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone says they will work late and expects the other person to do the same.

Usage Scenario

Use this in a work setting when assigning extra hours or pushing someone to stay. It can sound controlling if said harshly.

Better ways to say it

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We're working late tonight. Since I am, so are you.
2
We are working late tonight.
3
Since I am, so are you.

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