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You've come for my head then

🇬🇧 UK //juːv kʌm fɔː maɪ hɛd ðɛn// 🇺🇸 US //juv kʌm fɔr maɪ hɛd ðɛn//

Meaning of You've come for my head then

A phrase indicating someone intends to harm or kill the speaker.

In simple words: You want to harm me.

You've come for my head then in a sentence

• When he stormed in with a weapon, I realized, 'You've come for my head then.'
• In the movie, the hero warns the villain, 'You've come for my head then, I see.'
• 'You've come for my head then,' she said defiantly, refusing to back down.
• After hearing the threats, he whispered, 'So, you've come for my head then.'
• 'You've come for my head then,' she laughed, prepared to fight.

How to use You've come for my head then

Used informally, often in confrontational contexts. Avoid using it in polite discourse or formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Imagine someone literally bringing a head on a platter.

Related words

Collocations with You've come for my head then

• come for
• head on a platter
• take my head

Synonyms for You've come for my head then

• You're here to kill me.
• You want to hurt me.
• You seek my demise.

Common mistakes with You've come for my head then

• Misunderstanding its figurative meaning as a literal request.
• Using it in non-confrontational contexts.

Frequently asked questions about You've come for my head then

What does You've come for my head then mean?

You want to harm me.

What is the definition of You've come for my head then?

A phrase indicating someone intends to harm or kill the speaker.

How do you use You've come for my head then in a sentence?

When he stormed in with a weapon, I realized, 'You've come for my head then.'

Can you give another example of You've come for my head then?

In the movie, the hero warns the villain, 'You've come for my head then, I see.'

What are synonyms for You've come for my head then?

Common alternatives include You're here to kill me., You want to hurt me., You seek my demise..

What words go with You've come for my head then?

It commonly pairs with come for, head on a platter, take my head.

What are common mistakes when using You've come for my head then?

Misunderstanding its figurative meaning as a literal request. Using it in non-confrontational contexts.

How do you pronounce You've come for my head then?

US: //juv kʌm fɔr maɪ hɛd ðɛn//, UK: //juːv kʌm fɔː maɪ hɛd ðɛn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You've come for my head then formal or informal?

"You've come for my head then" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You've come for my head then?

Used informally, often in confrontational contexts. Avoid using it in polite discourse or formal situations.