What Does "you knew exactly what you're getting yourself into" Mean?
Learn what "you knew exactly what you're getting yourself into" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You knew exactly what you're getting yourself into.
This means the speaker thinks the other person knew the risks or consequences from the start.
From Marry The Wrong Bride, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker blames the other person for entering a situation they now regret.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when pointing out that someone accepted the situation knowingly. It can sound harsh and blaming.
Better ways to say it
You knew what you were getting into.
You knew exactly what you were getting yourself into.
You knew this from the start.
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