English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you're underestimating the seriousness of these charges" Mean?
Learn what "you're underestimating the seriousness of these charges" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You're underestimating the seriousness of these charges.
It means the speaker thinks the other person does not understand how serious the charges are.
From Undercovered Heart, Episode 59
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone tells another person they are taking the charges too lightly.
Usage Scenario
Use this in legal or highly serious arguments. It sounds formal and forceful, so it is not casual everyday English.
Better ways to say it
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You’re underestimating how serious these charges are.
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Take these charges seriously.
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You don’t understand how serious this is.
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