Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
you'll be sorry
idiomatic expression
/juːl biː ˈsɒri/
Definition
A phrase used to warn someone that they will regret their actions.
Examples
- If you keep ignoring your responsibilities, you’ll be sorry later.
- He told her not to do it, saying, ‘You’ll be sorry if you continue down that path.’
Meaning
Often used when someone is doing something believed to be unwise or harmful, indicating that there will be negative consequences.
Synonyms
- you will regret it
- it will haunt you
- you’ll regret your choice
