Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mark-my-words

idiom
/mɑrk maɪ wɜrdz/
Definition
A phrase used to emphasize that something will happen in the future.
Examples
  • Mark my words, you’ll regret not studying for the test.
  • He said, ‘Mark my words, she’ll win the championship this year.’
Meaning
To ‘mark my words’ means to take note of what someone is saying because it is expected to be important or true later.
Synonyms
  • Take note
  • Remember this
  • Pay attention