It’s your funeral
phrase
This phrase is used to warn someone that they are making a decision that will likely have negative consequences, but recognizing it's their choice to make.
If you don't want to study for the exam, it's your funeral.
Often appears as...
- if you don't want to
- it's your funeral; well
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
This phrase is used to warn someone that they are making a decision that will likely have negative consequences, but recognizing it's their choice to make.
If you don't want to study for the exam, it's your funeral.
Often appears as...
- if you don't want to
- it's your funeral; well
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Outcome
The phrase implies the decision will result in something bad or regrettable.
Go ahead and eat that spoiled food, but it's your funeral.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Warning
It's a casual and somewhat sarcastic way to caution someone without directly advising against it.
You want to skip the company meeting? It's your funeral, man.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Responsibility
Using this phrase means the person must deal with the consequences of their choice alone.
If you choose to quit your job like this, it's your funeral.
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