What Does "you're not going anywhere without my permission" Mean?
Learn what "you're not going anywhere without my permission" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You're not going anywhere without my permission.
It means the speaker is refusing to let the other person leave unless they agree to it.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 0
When do people say this?
Scene Context
One person is trying to control where the other goes and says they need permission first.
Usage Scenario
This is controlling and threatening, so it is not appropriate for normal polite conversation. Learners may see it in conflict, romance, or abusive dialogue.
Better ways to say it
You're not going anywhere without my permission.
You can't leave without my permission.
You don't go anywhere without my permission.
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