English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i hope you know what you're doing" Mean?
Learn what "i hope you know what you're doing" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
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Warn
I hope you know what you're doing.
It means the speaker is unsure the other person has thought things through and is warning them.
From Killer Romance, Episode 23
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker warns someone that their actions may be risky or foolish.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to express doubt about someone’s decisions. It can sound skeptical or critical, especially in tense situations.
Better ways to say it
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I hope you know what you’re doing.
2
Do you know what you’re doing?
3
You’d better know what you’re doing.
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