this means war

English

Alternative forms

• this is war

Phrase

this means war

1. An avowal of anger towards someone, suggesting revenge is now sought.
   • 1935, A Night at the Opera, spoken by Otis B. Driftwood (Groucho Marx):

     Of course, you know this means war!

   • 1938, 6:20 from the start, in Porky's Hare Hunt, spoken by Rabbit (Mel Blanc):

     Of course, you know that this means war!