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If they are upset, we need to talk about it.

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Sentence

Narrator

If they are upset, we need to talk about it.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

If your colleagues are upset, you should talk to them about it.

Describing Habits

When disagreements arise, we always talk things through to resolve them.

Asking About Others

If your friends are upset, do you talk to them about what's bothering them?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If they weren't upset, we wouldn't need to have this conversation.

Rephrased versions

Formal

In the event of their displeasure, a discussion is necessary.

Casual

If they're bummed, let's chat about it.

Simpler English

If they are sad, we should talk.

Phrases to learn

upset

Feeling or showing unhappiness, anger, or annoyance.

talk about it

To discuss a problem or issue.