Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

i choose violence

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.52 in modern English

Syllables: i -choose vi-o-lence
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Used to express that one is firmly committed to making one's own choice(s) regardless of disapproval from others.

Humorous

phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see I, choose, violence.

Example Sentences

"You see, I have this funny thing I say every morning and to my close circle of women friends quite often, especially when they're looking for advice on how to deal with white privilege and entitlement, and that is: 'Choose violence' I don't mean this literally. But when we say what needs to be said, a Black woman will always be seen as aggressive or arrogant, instead of confident, unafraid and assertive. […] But choosing the easier path doesn't benefit me, harmlessness does not benefit me. I choose violence."
"On my last night in town before heading to the Midwest, I decide to try the hot dog at the Cape Cod Cafe. The suggestion draws some mockery on both sides of the family, who know damn well that coming to CCC without getting a bar pizza is a waste of their money (I offer to pay: "Oh my God, Mrs. Hollywood with her own frickin' money, huh," an aunt says before slapping down a Visa with travel points). It is overpriced, eight dollars without any description except "hot dog." I choose violence. I order the hot dog."
"The boring asss griiiiind. I usually enjoy the grind, I’m currently up to my ears in Diablo4 grind. It was just so bland and monotonous. Same with Witcher3 and Skyrim……I choose violence."

Etymology

Presumably inspired by a scene in the episode "No One" (2016) of the television series Game of Thrones, in which Cersei Lannister, facing clerical detention and ordered to restrain her bodyguard, calmly responds, "I choose violence."

Usage

Humorous

Phrases

choose violence

Frequently Paired Words

choose violence

Questions

What does i choose violence mean?: Used to express that one is firmly committed to making one's own choice(s) regardless of disapproval from others.
Where does i choose violence come from?: Presumably inspired by a scene in the episode "No One" (2016) of the television series Game of Thrones, in which Cersei Lannister, facing clerical detention and ordered to restrain her bodyguard, calmly responds, "I choose violence."

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