English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "the boss is gonna kill me for this" Mean?
Learn what "the boss is gonna kill me for this" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Complain
Oh man, the boss is gonna kill me for this.
The speaker thinks they are in big trouble with their boss.
From The Chauffeur, Episode 15
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone complains that their boss will be extremely angry about what happened.
Usage Scenario
Use this informally when you made a mistake at work. It is casual exaggeration, so it is not literal.
Better ways to say it
1
The boss is gonna kill me for this.
2
My boss is going to be furious.
3
I'm in trouble with the boss.
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