English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what will it" Mean?
Learn what "what will it" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Advanced
Neutral
Firm
Negotiate
What will it take for you to let Jess go?
It means what do you want in exchange for releasing Jess.
From She Is Mine, Episode 52
When do people say this?
Scene Context
She asks what it would take for someone to release Jess.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a negotiation or hostage-like conflict when trying to get someone to back down. It can sound desperate or dramatic depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
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What will it take to let Jess go?
2
What do you want to let her go?
3
Name your price.
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