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or else
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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

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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.

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used for suggesting an alternative

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Finish your homework now, or else you won't be allowed to go out with your friends.
Stop playing with that dangerous tool, or else you could get hurt.
Tell me the truth, or else!
We must be there by six, or else we'll miss the beginning.
Either he’s asleep, or else he’s just ignoring me.
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