English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i'd be very cross with you brother" Mean?

Learn what "i'd be very cross with you brother" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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I'd be very cross with you, brother.

This means the speaker is warning that the other person's actions are causing anger or disapproval.

From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 20

When do people say this?

Scene Context

He warns his brother that he will be angry if he keeps going.

Usage Scenario

Use this with family or close friends when you want to show displeasure without swearing. It sounds old-fashioned in some places, so it may feel a little less natural in very casual modern speech.

Better ways to say it

1
I'd be very cross with you.
2
I'd be very angry with you.
3
I would not be happy with you.

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