Family & Home
This isn't a hotel
Reminding children of household duties
Literal Meaning
This: specific thing; isn't: is not; a: one; hotel: lodging establishment.
Actual Meaning
You need to contribute/follow rules, not just come and go
Examples in Context

'This isn't a hotel!' (Translation: You need to help around here)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Expecting contribution
  • 2Rules enforcement
  • 3Classic parent phrase
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
follow the rules
pitch in
contribute
pull your weight
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