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UK//ˈgəʊɪŋ tə ɡɛt hɜːt//US//ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə ɡɛt hɜrt//

Meaning of Going to get hurt

To anticipate experiencing pain or injury in the future.

In simple words: To be about to be in pain or injured.

Going to get hurt in a sentence

  • If you keep playing rough, you're really going to get hurt during the game.
  • She warned him that taking unnecessary risks was going to get hurt in the long run.
  • He felt that if he opened up about his feelings, he was going to get hurt again.
  • You can't keep ignoring the problem; it's only going to get hurt your relationships.
  • In the fight, I knew I was going to get hurt if I didn't defend myself.

How to use Going to get hurt

Used to express a prediction about future pain or injury. Generally appropriate in casual conversations but can be used informally in more serious contexts.

Grammar pattern

be going to + verb

Memory hint

Imagine someone tiptoeing toward a hot stove, realizing they're 'going to get hurt'.

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Collocations with Going to get hurt

Synonyms for Going to get hurt

  • about to be injured
  • likely to get hurt
  • predicted injury

Common mistakes with Going to get hurt

  • Omitting 'going to' - learners sometimes say 'I get hurt' instead.
  • Confusing with 'going to get hurted', which is incorrect.
  • Using it in present tense when future is meant - 'I going to get hurt' instead of 'I am going to get hurt'.

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Frequently asked questions about Going to get hurt

What does Going to get hurt mean?

To be about to be in pain or injured.

What is the definition of Going to get hurt?

To anticipate experiencing pain or injury in the future.

How do you use Going to get hurt in a sentence?

If you keep playing rough, you're really going to get hurt during the game.

Can you give another example of Going to get hurt?

She warned him that taking unnecessary risks was going to get hurt in the long run.

What are synonyms for Going to get hurt?

Common alternatives include about to be injured, likely to get hurt, predicted injury.

What words go with Going to get hurt?

It commonly pairs with going to get hurt, about to get hurt, likely to get hurt.

What are common mistakes when using Going to get hurt?

Omitting 'going to' - learners sometimes say 'I get hurt' instead. Confusing with 'going to get hurted', which is incorrect. Using it in present tense when future is meant - 'I going to get hurt' instead of 'I am going to get hurt'.

How do you pronounce Going to get hurt?

US: //ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə ɡɛt hɜrt//, UK: //ˈgəʊɪŋ tə ɡɛt hɜːt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Going to get hurt?

Used to express a prediction about future pain or injury. Generally appropriate in casual conversations but can be used informally in more serious contexts.