You'll be sorry you asked Meaning in English

expression

US

YOOL bee SAR-ee yoo ASKD

UK

YOOL bee SOR-ee yoo AAHSKT

Definition

Used to warn someone that the answer to their question is long, complicated, or unpleasant, suggesting they might regret asking.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and often humorous. Commonly said before telling a story, giving bad news, or explaining something annoying. Usually spoken with a playful or dramatic tone. Not used in formal writing.

• Spanish: te arrepentirás de haber preguntado
• Portuguese (BR): você vai se arrepender de ter perguntado
• Portuguese (PT): vais arrepender-te de teres perguntado
• Chinese (Simplified): 你会后悔问的
• Chinese (Traditional): 你會後悔問的
• Hindi: तुम्हें पूछकर पछताना पड़ेगा
• Arabic: سَتَنْدَم على أنك سألت
• Bengali: জানতে চেয়েছো বলে আফসোস করবে - জানতে চাওয়া উচিত ছিল না
• Russian: спросишь — пожалеешь - пожалеешь, что спросил
• Japanese: 聞かなきゃよかったって思うよ
• Vietnamese: bạn sẽ hối hận vì đã hỏi đấy
• Korean: 물어본 걸 후회하게 될 거야
• Turkish: sorduğuna pişman olacaksın
• Urdu: تمہیں افسوس ہوگا کہ تم نے پوچھا
• Indonesian: kamu akan menyesal telah bertanya

Example Sentences

Trust me, you'll be sorry you asked about my bad day.

basic

If you want the full story, you'll be sorry you asked.

basic

You'll be sorry you asked when you hear how many pets I have.

basic

Honestly, you'll be sorry you asked—it's a long and messy story.

natural

Oh boy, you'll be sorry you asked—my answer isn't going to be short!

natural

You want all the details? You'll be sorry you asked!

natural