Don’t give me that

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An exclamation used to stop someone trying to persuade or justify something.

You're late again. Don't give me that about being stuck in traffic.

Colloquial

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Ooh, don't give me that, it looks heavy.

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You're late again. Don't give me that about being stuck in traffic.

Colloquial

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Ooh, don't give me that, it looks heavy.

Definition 1 of 2

Pro Tip 1/3

Shows you don't believe what someone's saying and find their excuse or reason unsatisfactory.

Don't give me that, I saw you leave early!

Pro Tip 2/3

Used to express irritation or frustration with someone, often when you think they're being dishonest.

Late again? Don't give me that traffic story!

Pro Tip 3/3

Marks a point in conversation where you're rejecting what's been said and possibly changing the subject.

Okay, don't give me that. What really happened?

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