Worn maroon boxing glove draped over a small turquoise stool

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Prue

I hate to put a damper on this little love connection here sis, but we need to kick a little ass.

— Charmed  ·  1998

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker apologizes for interrupting what seems to be a budding romance involving their sister, then pivots bluntly: it's time to fight. The line mixes teasing, mock reluctance and brisk combative resolve, putting the urgent job of doing battle ahead of romantic distractions.

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