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What Does "you forgot to lock the door" Mean?

Learn what "you forgot to lock the door" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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You forgot to lock the door.

It means the speaker is telling someone they failed to secure the door, which could be unsafe.

From Twist Of Time, Episode 38

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone points out that another person left the door unlocked.

Usage Scenario

Use this to point out a safety mistake or remind someone about security. It can sound accusatory if said sharply.

Better ways to say it

1
You forgot to lock the door.
2
Don't forget to lock the door.
3
The door wasn't locked.

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