English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you know i don't have that much power" Mean?
Learn what "you know i don't have that much power" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You know I don't have that much power. Mr. Alexander did.
It means the speaker is saying they are not powerful enough to control the situation.
From Revenge On My Cheating FianceÌ, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone explains that they do not have enough authority to make a decision.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to explain limits on your authority at work or in a group. It is natural and useful in professional settings.
Better ways to say it
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You know I don't have that much power.
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I don't have the authority to do that.
3
That decision isn't mine to make.
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