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Meaning of that'll teach someone | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

Used after someone has done something bad and has got punished for it, to learn from their mistake

Examples

“A big red-faced man next to Jeremy was crying over and over again: "That'll teach ⟳ him to meddle with our women." "That'll teach ⟳ him to meddle with our women."”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

that's a pity that's a relief that's a shame that's a wrap that's about the size of it that's all

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