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Ways to Say "you're not exactly" in English

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Hey, you're not exactly my type either,

It means the speaker feels trapped in a situation and is accepting an unwanted compromise.

From The Marriage Contract, Episode 25

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker says neither of them is ideal, but they have no choice in the situation.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you are admitting a choice is limited and compromise is necessary. It can sound resigned or unromantic.

Better ways to say it

1
We don't really have a choice, do we?
2
We don't have much choice in this.
3
It seems we have no choice.

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