English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "won't be smiling" Mean?
Learn what "won't be smiling" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Rude
Harsh
Threaten
You won't be smiling when I am done with you.
The speaker is warning someone that they will be punished or humiliated later.
From Good For Him, Episode 32
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker threatens that the other person will regret crossing them.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in very hostile fiction or confrontation. It sounds threatening and is not appropriate in polite or everyday English.
Better ways to say it
1
You won't be smiling when I am done with you.
2
You won't be smiling after this.
3
I'll make you regret this.
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