informal high_frequency_chunk

They're gonna kill me

🇬🇧 UK //ðeəˈrɪ ˈgɒnə kɪl miː// 🇺🇸 US //ðɛrˈɡɑːnə kɪl mi//

Meaning of They're gonna kill me

An expression indicating fear of being harmed or threatened.

In simple words: They will harm or end my life.

They're gonna kill me in a sentence

• When I saw the angry crowd, I thought, 'They're gonna kill me!'
• During the horror movie, he yelled, 'They're gonna kill me!' after hearing a scary noise.
• 'If my parents find out I failed the test, they're gonna kill me!', she said jokingly.
• After making a big mistake, I joked, 'They're gonna kill me at work for this!'
• He half-laughed, saying, 'They're gonna kill me if I don't hurry up!'

How to use They're gonna kill me

Commonly used in casual conversation, especially in dramatic or joking contexts. Not appropriate for serious discussions.

Grammar pattern

They're gonna + verb

Memory hint

Imagine someone dramatically saying, 'They’re going to get me!' in a funny movie scene.

Related words

Collocations with They're gonna kill me

• gonna hurt
• gonna get you
• gonna catch me

Synonyms for They're gonna kill me

• I'm in danger
• They're after me
• I feel threatened

Common mistakes with They're gonna kill me

• Using 'gonna' in formal writing.
• Confusing the phrase with a literal threat.
• Not understanding it's often hyperbolic.

Frequently asked questions about They're gonna kill me

What does They're gonna kill me mean?

They will harm or end my life.

What is the definition of They're gonna kill me?

An expression indicating fear of being harmed or threatened.

How do you use They're gonna kill me in a sentence?

When I saw the angry crowd, I thought, 'They're gonna kill me!'

Can you give another example of They're gonna kill me?

During the horror movie, he yelled, 'They're gonna kill me!' after hearing a scary noise.

What are synonyms for They're gonna kill me?

Common alternatives include I'm in danger, They're after me, I feel threatened.

What words go with They're gonna kill me?

It commonly pairs with gonna hurt, gonna get you, gonna catch me.

What are common mistakes when using They're gonna kill me?

Using 'gonna' in formal writing. Confusing the phrase with a literal threat. Not understanding it's often hyperbolic.

How do you pronounce They're gonna kill me?

US: //ðɛrˈɡɑːnə kɪl mi//, UK: //ðeəˈrɪ ˈgɒnə kɪl miː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is They're gonna kill me formal or informal?

"They're gonna kill me" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use They're gonna kill me?

Commonly used in casual conversation, especially in dramatic or joking contexts. Not appropriate for serious discussions.