betide

Example Sentences

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A certain life was expected for you, and woe betide you if you went outside of that.

From Los Angeles Times

And woe betide any member of the cabinet who upset his mistress.

From BBC

Woe betide the conductor if he comes in too early after the ballerina’s pirouettes.

From New York Times

Woe betide the grounds passholder who shows up at the “wrong” entrance; you may be made to walk several blocks, though several on Monday attempted to argue with U.N. police.

From Seattle Times

"Woe betide you if you were a preacher and you misquoted," Lord Sentamu says.

From BBC