English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i'm gonna give you an ultimatum" Mean?

Learn what "i'm gonna give you an ultimatum" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Rude
Harsh
Threaten

But for the old times,

An ultimatum is a final demand with consequences if the other person does not agree.

From Love’s Perfect Crime, Episode 46

When do people say this?

Scene Context

A speaker warns that they are about to force a person to choose between two options.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you want to make a final demand and are prepared to walk away or act if the person refuses. It sounds harsh and confrontational, so it is not polite.

Better ways to say it

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I'm gonna give you an ultimatum.
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I’m giving you an ultimatum.
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This is your ultimatum.

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