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!
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