English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you will pay for killing an innocent man" Mean?
Learn what "you will pay for killing an innocent man" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Harsh
Threaten
You will pay for killing an innocent man.
It means the speaker is promising punishment or revenge for a serious crime.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 0
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone warns that a person will be punished for killing an innocent man.
Usage Scenario
Use this in revenge or crime-drama dialogue. It is very strong and sounds threatening, so it is not polite or casual.
Better ways to say it
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You will pay for killing an innocent man.
2
You'll pay for this.
3
You will pay for this.
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