说不准连你都留不下了
“you might not even be able to stay.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“If we have three more mouths, If you insist on taking us there,”
说不准 连 你 都留不下 了
“you might not even be able to stay.”
“Stop trying to save all of us, or you will end up getting thrown out too.”
In impoverished or turbulent periods, taking on extra mouths to feed (添嘴) could jeopardize the entire family's survival, prompting loved ones to refuse assistance out of selfless worry.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
perhaps; it is hard to say for sure; quite possibly
A very common colloquial adverb used to introduce an uncertain, often undesirable probability.
unable to stay or be kept
A potential complement phrase commonly used when someone cannot retain a position or shelter.
Indicates a newly anticipated negative consequence or change of status.