English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i'm going to ask you this once" Mean?
Learn what "i'm going to ask you this once" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I'm going to ask you this once.
It means the speaker is warning that the question is serious and they expect a direct answer.
From The Marriage Contract, Episode 46
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A person says they will ask a serious question only once.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a tense confrontation when you want a straight answer. It sounds forceful and can feel threatening.
Better ways to say it
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I'm going to ask you this once.
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I'll ask you once.
3
I'm only asking once.
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