English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you can't keep avoiding the question" Mean?
Learn what "you can't keep avoiding the question" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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avoiding the question, Lily.
It means the speaker wants a direct answer instead of evasiveness.
From Mysterious Murderer, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
One person pressures another to stop dodging a question.
Usage Scenario
Use this when someone keeps dodging an important topic. It can sound aggressive in a calm conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
You can't keep avoiding the question.
2
Stop avoiding the question.
3
You need to answer the question.
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