Used in casual or informal situations, often as a playful warning between friends or family.

Informal Threat

Despite the harsh wording, it's usually not a physical threat, but implies serious consequences.

Not Literal

Suggests immediate action is needed to avoid consequences; conveys urgency.

Indicates a very low chance of success; used to declare something is almost certain to fail.

Suggests that survival or continuation is unlikely; often in reference to plans, dreams, or ambitions.

Exaggerates situations to articulate inevitable failure or demise; not to be taken as a factual statement.