English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "but this time i'm not messing around" Mean?
Learn what "but this time i'm not messing around" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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But this time I'm not messing around.
This means the speaker wants the other person to know they are serious now.
From Conflicted Hearts, Episode 56
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is warning that they are being serious this time.
Usage Scenario
Use this to stress that a warning or promise is serious. It is common in casual speech, but can sound threatening depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
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I'm not messing around.
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This time I'm serious.
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I'm not joking this time.
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