Meaning of 'Woe betide you'
What does the saying 'Woe betide you' mean?
Idiom: Woe betide you
Meaning:
This is used to wish that bad things will happen to someone, usually because of their bad behaviour.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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