English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you know this ain't exactly legal" Mean?
Learn what "you know this ain't exactly legal" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Warn
You know this ain't exactly legal, right?
The speaker is warning that something is against the law or could cause legal trouble.
From Undercovered Heart, Episode 43
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker points out that the situation is probably illegal.
Usage Scenario
Use this when warning someone that an action may be illegal or risky. It sounds natural in informal speech but not in formal writing.
Better ways to say it
1
You know this ain't exactly legal.
2
This isn't exactly legal.
3
This is not legal.
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