English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you said this ritual would buy us time" Mean?
Learn what "you said this ritual would buy us time" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Accuse
You said this ritual would
It means the speaker is criticizing someone for making a promise that did not work out.
From The Haunted Sisters, Episode 40
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker blames someone for making a promise about the ritual.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you want to point out that someone gave false hope or a bad promise. It can sound accusatory.
Better ways to say it
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You said this would buy us time.
2
You said it would buy us time.
3
That was supposed to buy us time.
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