English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "your ass would have been sued" Mean?
Learn what "your ass would have been sued" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Your ass would have been sued.
It means the other person could have been taken to court for what they did.
From Runaway Bride, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is saying another person could have faced a lawsuit or legal consequences.
Usage Scenario
Use this in heated arguments or legal talk, but it is rude and aggressive. The wording is very informal and includes profanity.
Better ways to say it
1
You would have been sued.
2
You could have been sued.
3
You were lucky you weren’t sued.
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