English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "are you gonna" Mean?
Learn what "are you gonna" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Rude
Harsh
Threaten
Are you gonna make me break this door down?
It is a threat meaning the speaker may force entry if they are not let in.
From The Chauffeur, Episode 43
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker angrily asks whether they will have to force their way in.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in a serious or fictional confrontation. It sounds aggressive and threatening, so it is not appropriate in normal conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
Are you gonna make me break this door down?
2
Open this door right now.
3
I'll break the door down.
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