English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what will stop you this time" Mean?
Learn what "what will stop you this time" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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What will stop you this time?
It means the speaker doubts the other person will change or be restrained this time.
From Good For Him, Episode 35
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone questions what could possibly stop the other person this time.
Usage Scenario
Use this when challenging someone who keeps making the same mistake. It can sound skeptical or confrontational, especially in arguments.
Better ways to say it
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What will stop you this time?
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What could stop you now?
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What's going to stop you this time?
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