What Does "it a crime" Mean?
Learn what "it a crime" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Is it a crime to make a dinner for my husband.
It means the speaker is saying their action should be seen as harmless, not bad or wrong.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 13
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is defending a small action by joking that it should not be treated like a crime.
Usage Scenario
Use this playfully when someone reacts too strongly to a simple kind gesture. As written, it sounds more like a dramatic joke than a direct phrase learners would search for.
Better ways to say it
Is it a crime to make dinner for my husband?
Is it a crime to make dinner?
Since when is making dinner a crime?
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