English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "when he wakes" Mean?
Learn what "when he wakes" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Reassure
When he wakes up, all of this will be over.
It means the speaker thinks the situation will end soon, especially once one person becomes aware or gets involved.
From School Hall, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says this while implying the problem will end once another person wakes up.
Usage Scenario
Use this to say a tense situation will finish soon. It sounds dramatic and is less natural in everyday casual speech.
Better ways to say it
1
When he wakes up, this will all be over.
2
Once he wakes up, it’ll be over.
3
It’ll all be over when he wakes up.
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