English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "yes he is" Mean?

Learn what "yes he is" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Agree
English Phrases for Work

Yes, he is the only one with a motive.

It means the speaker agrees that one person is the most likely suspect because they had a reason to do it.

From One Night, One Forever, Episode 54

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone agrees that one person is the only suspect with a clear motive.

Usage Scenario

Use this in an investigation or accusation context. It is not a common general-purpose phrase, so it is weak for indexing.

Better ways to say it

1
Yes, he is the only one with a motive.
2
He is the only one with a motive.
3
He's the only one who had a motive.

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