if you know what's good for you



if you know what's good for you

Fig. if you know what will be to your benefit; if you know what will keep you out of trouble. Mary: I see that Jane has put a big dent in her car. Sue: You'll keep quiet about that if you know what's good for you. Sally: My teacher told me I had better improve my spelling. Bill: If you know what's good for you, you'd better do it too.
See also: good, if, know

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jamin-Biblical
Kristjana-Icelandic
Kai (3)-Hawaiian
Kitty['kiti]
Alcides-Greek Mythology (Latinized), Portuguese, Spanish
Toomas-Estonian