I tell you
phrase
Used as an emphasis to emphasize a statement or opinion.
'It's harder than it looks, I tell you.'
Often appears as...
- i tell you what
- i tell you why
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to indicate that what one just expressed is truthful.
'I didn't take the cookie, I tell you.'
Often appears as...
- i tell you this
- i tell you now
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to impart some news or information to someone.
'I have great news, I tell you.'
Often appears as...
- i tell you about
- i tell you something
phrase
Used as an emphasis to emphasize a statement or opinion.
'It's harder than it looks, I tell you.'
Often appears as...
- i tell you what
- i tell you why
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to indicate that what one just expressed is truthful.
'I didn't take the cookie, I tell you.'
Often appears as...
- i tell you this
- i tell you now
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to impart some news or information to someone.
'I have great news, I tell you.'
Often appears as...
- i tell you about
- i tell you something
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Stress Emphasis
Use 'I tell you' to really stress what you're saying, as if underlining it.
You're going to love this movie, I tell you.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversational Tone
'I tell you' adds a friendly, chatty tone to your speech, making it less formal.
This is the best pizza spot, I tell you!
Pro Tip 3/3Sharing Strong Opinions
It's suitable when you're sharing a personal, strong opinion or conviction.
That's the worst idea, I tell you.
Pro Tip 1/3Stress Emphasis
Use 'I tell you' to really stress what you're saying, as if underlining it.
You're going to love this movie, I tell you.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversational Tone
'I tell you' adds a friendly, chatty tone to your speech, making it less formal.
This is the best pizza spot, I tell you!
Pro Tip 3/3Sharing Strong Opinions
It's suitable when you're sharing a personal, strong opinion or conviction.
That's the worst idea, I tell you.
Pro Tip 1/3Stress Emphasis
Use 'I tell you' to really stress what you're saying, as if underlining it.
You're going to love this movie, I tell you.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversational Tone
'I tell you' adds a friendly, chatty tone to your speech, making it less formal.
This is the best pizza spot, I tell you!
Pro Tip 3/3Sharing Strong Opinions
It's suitable when you're sharing a personal, strong opinion or conviction.
That's the worst idea, I tell you.
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