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What's the dumbest argument you've ever had?
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That one always gets me. The phrase means that the person is wrong about something, and circumstances will compel them to reconsider their position or opinion. The word "think" refers to a cognitive process, such as reconsidering their position or opinion. As for the alternative, what's the "thing" that's coming? Their latest Amazon order is out for delivery?
I've always interpreted the other thing coming as a threat or an unpleasant surprise. Ie, the consequences of thinking the thing they think.
Comeuppance.
Yeah, that's what I've always figured, since the implied threat of violence/retribution seems like a very American attitude.
What? No, just via circumstances. As in, the situation will have consequences you failed to predict.
I feel that "another thing coming" has mobster vibes, and a comeuppance is a deserved punishment.
Okay, well, it doesn't.