We could all get a beer
In a drama, a hero was dumped by a lady and said "maybe in a few months after it's not so fresh we could all, you know, get a beer.". And then, the moment she was about to go back, he continued "Or, we could all get a beer now."

What's the meaning and nuance of "all" in the sentence "we could all get a beer now."

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We could all get a beer
In a drama, a hero was dumped by a lady and said "maybe in a few months after it's not so fresh we could all, you know, get a beer.". And then, the moment she was about to go back, he continued "Or, we could all get a beer now."

What's the meaning and nuance of "all" in the sentence "we could all get a beer now."

Answer

"Get a beer" = have a relaxed conversation. Like the conversation you would have over a beer.

The "we... all" pattern is much less direct that "you and I", so even if other people don't come to the meeting, the suggestion seems a lot less "pressurised".

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How many people were in the conversation? I'm guessing there were a group of people? If that is the case then 'all' would mean everyone in the group.

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