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You're not going to like this, but...

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Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.

24 January 2026

You're not going to like this, but...

We use this expression to introduce a negative idea that we think could cause a problem.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Where's Xavier?

You're not going to like this, but he said he doesn't want to see you again.

Example 2

Right, are you ready to go now?

You're not going to like this. The boss said we have to stay another hour to finish this.

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