What does "see that you do" mean in this context?
"Kitty, do you miss Josh?"
She nods. "I wish he still came over." A wistful look crosses over her face, and I'm about to give her a hug when she puts her hands on her hips. "Just don't use all the roast beef, because I need it for my lunch next week."
"If we run out, I'll make tuna salad. Sheesh."
"See that you do," Kitty says, and zooms off again.
"See that you do"? Where doe she get this stuff?
I'm having trouble understanding this phrase, "see that you do". What does it mean and is it commonly used in everyday English?
Thanks in advance for your answer!
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Yes, as Emzy says it means, 'make sure you do something'. Here I think there is an additional meaning in that the situation has become emotionally sensitive and this slightly harsh expression is being used to hide the feelings and then exit the situation (zoom off).
I hope this is useful,
Richard
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It Means "Make Sure That You Do"
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It means "Make sure that you do" and it is not an uncommon speech pattern in English. It can be used both as an order and as a warning/advice.
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