English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you don't have to kill us" Mean?
Learn what "you don't have to kill us" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You don't have to kill us. Just turn
It means the speaker is pleading for mercy and trying to stop the other person from murdering them.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 59
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker tries to stop violence by telling the other person not to kill them.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in extreme danger or dramatic fiction. It is highly emotional and not appropriate for everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
You don't have to kill us.
2
Please don't kill us.
3
You don't need to do this.
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