0
Lcchang Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

I mean it

I mean it.

I am putting my foot down.

What is the difference between them? Please advise.

LCChang
  

Top answer

Hi Lcchang The first example really is expressing that you are serious or what you say should not be taken lightly. When I say you can not watch televison before bed, I mean it. I am sure when he said that he did not wnat to insult you, he did not mean it.

— Rafs

  • Hi Lcchang The first example really is expressing that you are serious or what you say should not be taken lightly.
  • When I say you can not watch televison before bed, I mean it.
  • I am sure when he said that he did not wnat to insult you, he did not mean it.
  • (do not take it seriously) .
  • And the second is more that you demand sth or wish some action to be taken.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
Hi Lcchang

The first example really is expressing that you are serious or what you say should not be taken lightly.

When I say you can not watch televison before bed, I mean it.

I am sure when he said that he did not wnat to insult you, he did not mean it. (do not take it seriously).

And the second is more that you demand sth or wish some action to be ta
0

Related Questions