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"Don't make me make you." Is this a common sentence you would say to urge someone to do what you asked with an intimidating tone? Do these examples sound good to you? A mother said to her son, "Video game time is over and go get your homework done. Don't make me make you!" Or A robber holding a knife said to the victim, "Give me your wallet, now! Don't make me make you!" Thanks.
3 apr 2023 23:28
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"Don't make me make you" makes good sense. It's an interesting sentence to analyze. The first "make" is the active verb and the second "make" is an infinitive. You could expand it to "Don't make me to make you" which makes it easier to analyze (although we don't usually say it that way). What is the clause "to make you"? Is it an adjective, noun, or adverb clause? I don't know. I think I could make a case for all three possibilities!
4 aprile 2023
They would say, "Don't let me make you (do it)." Yes, the tone would be aggressive. Or as in the case with a Mom, slightly more forceful.
4 aprile 2023
The sentence "Don't make me make you" is not a very common or appropriate phrase to use in everyday conversation. It does have an intimidating tone and could be seen as aggressive or confrontational, depending on the context. In the examples you provided, the first one could be considered as a mother using a strong tone to urge her child to do what they were told. However, it could also be seen as an inappropriate and threatening statement to use with a child. The second example is not appropriate at all, as it suggests a violent and criminal act of robbery. It is not appropriate to use threatening language in any situation, particularly when attempting to harm or steal from someone. Overall, it is better to avoid using this phrase or any language that could be interpreted as threatening or intimidating in any context. It is always better to communicate in a respectful and peaceful manner.
4 aprile 2023
I can definitely imagine a mother saying that. I think a robber is more likely to say something like, "Don't make me hurt you."
4 aprile 2023
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