English phrase from drama scenes

Ways to Say "if you kill" in English

Learn useful ways to say "if you kill" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.

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Warn

You'll be digging a deeper grave for yourself.

This means the speaker is warning that a violent action will lead to even more danger or trouble for the person who does it.

From Under Her Control, Episode 38

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is warning another person that killing him would make things worse for them.

Usage Scenario

Use it only in very serious, dramatic contexts. It sounds threatening and metaphorical, not like normal everyday English.

Better ways to say it

1
If you kill him, you'll be digging a deeper grave for yourself.
2
Don't dig a deeper grave for yourself.
3
You'll make things worse for yourself.

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