It’s your funeral

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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.
Visual representation of "it’s your funeral" - 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.

Often appears as...

  • if you don't want to
  • it's your funeral; well

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Negative Outcome

The phrase implies the decision will result in something bad or regrettable.

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Go ahead and eat that spoiled food, but it's your funeral.
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Informal Warning

It's a casual and somewhat sarcastic way to caution someone without directly advising against it.

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You want to skip the company meeting? It's your funeral, man.
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Personal Responsibility

Using this phrase means the person must deal with the consequences of their choice alone.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
If you choose to quit your job like this, it's your funeral.
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