Is that a threat or a promise? In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "is that a threat or a promise?", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-07-15 10:07

Meaning of Is that a threat or a promise?

Synonyms:

threat or a promise, is that a

Is that a threat or a promise? phrase informal rhetorical question

Are you informing me of good or bad news?

A: If you tease me in public again, I'll hit you! B: Oh, is that a threat or a promise?

Other phrases about:

I'll have your guts for garters

To threaten that you will punish someone severely because of what they have done

take a rain check
To decline an invitation or suggestion now and promise to do so at a more convenient time.
cross my heart (and hope to die)

Used to say that what you're saying is true, or that you'll do what you promise . 

No News is Good News
This idiom means if you haven't received information about something or someone, it means nothing bad has happened.
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to rob the cradle
have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
Example: The middle aged man robbed the cradle with the teenager.
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