English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you knew what you were signing for" Mean?
Learn what "you knew what you were signing for" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You knew what you were signing for.
This means the speaker believes the other person accepted the risks or terms in advance.
From Under Her Control, Episode 6
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone tells another person they knew the consequences when they agreed to something.
Usage Scenario
Use it to remind someone they agreed to something and should not be surprised now. It can sound accusatory or unsympathetic.
Better ways to say it
1
You knew what you were signing for.
2
You knew what you were signing up for.
3
You knew the terms.
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