English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what could be" Mean?
Learn what "what could be" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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important than that right now?
This rhetorical question means the speaker thinks nothing is more important right now.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 50
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks what could possibly matter more than the current issue.
Usage Scenario
Use it in an argument or urgent discussion to push someone to focus on the main problem. It can sound impatient or confrontational.
Better ways to say it
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What could be more important than that right now?
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What is more important than that?
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What could be more important?
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