English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you are under" Mean?
Learn what "you are under" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Police! Richard Goodman, you're under arrest for a series of crimes including money laundering, fraud and drug trafficking.
It means the person is being officially taken into police custody.
From One Night Stand, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A police officer tells someone they are being arrested for multiple crimes.
Usage Scenario
Use this in police or law-enforcement contexts only. It is a fixed phrase and sounds formal and serious.
Better ways to say it
1
You are under arrest for a series of crimes.
2
You're under arrest.
3
You are under arrest.
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