English phrase from drama scenes
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.
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Rude
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Set Boundary
You're not going anywhere without my permission.
This means you are trying to stop someone from leaving, usually in a controlling or forceful way.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker tells someone they are not allowed to leave without permission.
Usage Scenario
Use it only if you are describing a controlling or authoritarian threat. It sounds very rude and can be abusive.
Better ways to say it
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You're not going anywhere without my permission.
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You aren't leaving without my permission.
3
You're not going anywhere.
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