Can I just stop you there?
Neutral Depends on context
What it really means
A firmer interruption, common in meetings and interviews. It often means "I disagree with what you are saying" or "we are running out of time". Expect the speaker to challenge or redirect.
Chinese explanation
较强硬的打断方式，常见于会议和访谈。往往意味着"我不同意你的说法"或"时间不够了"。接下来对方多半会反驳或转移话题。
Example conversation
A: …and that's why the project failed—
B: Can I just stop you there? The numbers tell a different story.
A：……所以项目才失败了——
B：我能打断你一下吗？数据说的可不是这么回事。
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