make no mistake
a weasel-y, thought-terminating phrase that is supposed to lend gravitas to a weak position in an argument. Used by doomsayers and the overly dramatic.
"Make no mistake, if you are not home by 11, you'll be grounded for a week!"
(in a hissed whisper) "Mom, you drama queen, you're embarrassing me in front of Brandon."
(in a hissed whisper) "Mom, you drama queen, you're embarrassing me in front of Brandon."