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We're going to kill him

🇬🇧 UK //wɪə̯r ˈɡəʊɪŋ tə kɪl hɪm// 🇺🇸 US //wɪr ˈgoʊɪŋ tə kɪl hɪm//

Meaning of We're going to kill him

We intend to cause his death.

In simple words: We will make him dead.

We're going to kill him in a sentence

• In this game, we're going to kill him before he reaches the safe zone.
• If you don't hurry, we're going to kill him in the next round.
• The players joked that they were going to kill him if he missed the next shot.
• In their argument, she exclaimed, 'We're going to kill him if he continues this way!'
• They were so frustrated they said, 'We're going to kill him if he doesn't listen!'

How to use We're going to kill him

This phrase is informal and may be used figuratively to express strong feelings. Avoid in serious contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a dramatic movie scene where a character says this with intense emotion.

Related words

Collocations with We're going to kill him

• going to kill
• actually kill
• kill him softly
• kill him later
• going to kill someone

Synonyms for We're going to kill him

• eliminate
• destroy
• finish off
• take out

Common mistakes with We're going to kill him

• Learners sometimes use 'kill' too literally when meant figuratively.
• Misunderstand the tone as always aggressive, while it can express strong competition or frustration.

Frequently asked questions about We're going to kill him

What does We're going to kill him mean?

We will make him dead.

What is the definition of We're going to kill him?

We intend to cause his death.

How do you use We're going to kill him in a sentence?

In this game, we're going to kill him before he reaches the safe zone.

Can you give another example of We're going to kill him?

If you don't hurry, we're going to kill him in the next round.

What are synonyms for We're going to kill him?

Common alternatives include eliminate, destroy, finish off, take out.

What words go with We're going to kill him?

It commonly pairs with going to kill, actually kill, kill him softly, kill him later, going to kill someone.

What are common mistakes when using We're going to kill him?

Learners sometimes use 'kill' too literally when meant figuratively. Misunderstand the tone as always aggressive, while it can express strong competition or frustration.

How do you pronounce We're going to kill him?

US: //wɪr ˈgoʊɪŋ tə kɪl hɪm//, UK: //wɪə̯r ˈɡəʊɪŋ tə kɪl hɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is We're going to kill him formal or informal?

"We're going to kill him" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use We're going to kill him?

This phrase is informal and may be used figuratively to express strong feelings. Avoid in serious contexts.