read my lips

US /riːd maɪ lɪps/
UK /riːd maɪ lɪps/
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dengarkan baik-baik, pahami ini

used to emphasize that what one is saying is important and should be clearly understood, often implying no room for negotiation or misunderstanding

:
I am not buying you a new toy. Now, read my lips: NO.
Aku tidak akan membelikanmu mainan baru. Sekarang, dengarkan baik-baik: TIDAK.
We are leaving at 8 AM sharp, read my lips, no exceptions!
Kita berangkat jam 8 pagi tepat, dengarkan baik-baik, tidak ada pengecualian!