Never make a threat you cannot carry out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "never make a threat you cannot carry out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-19 10:12

Meaning of Never make a threat you cannot carry out

Never make a threat you cannot carry out proverb

If you are not ready and unable to do something, it is inadvisable for you to threaten to do it.

 

A: After several times I threatened to fine them, but I didn't. They now think I'm just joking. B: I told you. Never make a threat you cannot carry out.

I never say that I will cause trouble, hurt someone as I know I won't dare to do that, and never make a threat you cannot carry out, you know.

Origin of Never make a threat you cannot carry out

The origin of this proverb is not clear.
 

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