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or else
01

aksi takdirde

used to imagine how things would be if the situation was different

What is the origin of the idiom "or else" and when to use it?

The idiom "or else" is believed to have originated from Middle English, evolving from the combination of the Old English words "ēr" (before) and "elles" (else). It is commonly used in English to introduce a consequence or alternative course of action that will occur if a specified condition is not met. This expression is used to suggest a possible outcome or consequence that might follow if circumstances were to change.

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used to threaten someone or seriously warn them

What is the origin of the idiom "or else" and when to use it?

The idiom "or else" likely originates from Old English and has been in use for centuries. It is used to introduce a consequence, typically a negative one, that will occur if a specific action or condition is not met.

2.1

aksi halde

used to give warning to someone that bad things will happen if something does not happen the way one expects or they do not do something as one says
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Either he’s asleep, or else he’s just ignoring me.
Return the borrowed books to the library soon, or else you'll face fines.
You know I really care about you, or else I wouldn’t be here.
They can't want it, or else they'd request it.
Confess to what you did, or else!
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used for suggesting an alternative

example
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examples
Either he’s asleep, or else he’s just ignoring me.
Return the borrowed books to the library soon, or else you'll face fines.
You know I really care about you, or else I wouldn’t be here.
They can't want it, or else they'd request it.
Confess to what you did, or else!
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