MEME REFERENCE

thanos what did it cost

Use thanos what did it cost when a bad outcome feels inevitable, costly, or impossible to undo.

What it expresses: Consequence and resignation: Thanos pairing apparent victory with the answer “everything” represents a moment where a bad outcome feels inevitable, costly, or impossible to undo.
Example: For example, the shortcut deletes the only usable copy just before the demo; the visual analogy is Thanos pairing apparent victory with the answer “everything”, signaling that a bad outcome feels inevitable, costly, or impossible to undo.
When not to use it: Avoid when the setback is minor and easily reversible; Thanos pairing apparent victory with the answer “everything” would incorrectly signal that a bad outcome feels inevitable, costly, or impossible to undo.