English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that should serve as a warning" Mean?
Learn what "that should serve as a warning" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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That should serve as a warning, okay?
It means the speaker wants an example to scare or caution other people.
From She Is Mine, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is saying an action should be taken as a warning to others.
Usage Scenario
Use this when someone wants to signal a consequence or cautionary example. It can sound threatening depending on the context.
Better ways to say it
1
That should serve as a warning.
2
Let that be a warning.
3
Consider that a warning.
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