Don’t tell me
phrase
Used to express disbelief about what someone is saying.
You're moving to Australia? Don't tell me!
Often appears as...
- don't tell me you're leaving
- don't tell me you forgot
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to ask someone not to provide information because you want to guess it yourself.
Let me guess the end of the movie, don't tell me!
Often appears as...
- don't tell me the answer
- don't tell me the end
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to communicate that you do not want to hear or know about something.
Don't tell me about your problems anymore, I have enough of my own
Often appears as...
- don't tell me about your day
- don't tell me your excuses
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to express disbelief about what someone is saying.
You're moving to Australia? Don't tell me!
Often appears as...
- don't tell me you're leaving
- don't tell me you forgot
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to ask someone not to provide information because you want to guess it yourself.
Let me guess the end of the movie, don't tell me!
Often appears as...
- don't tell me the answer
- don't tell me the end
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to communicate that you do not want to hear or know about something.
Don't tell me about your problems anymore, I have enough of my own
Often appears as...
- don't tell me about your day
- don't tell me your excuses
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Expressing Shock
Use 'don't tell me' when you are surprised and want to emphasize your shock or disbelief.
She got the promotion? Don't tell me!
Pro Tip 2/2Friendly Suspicion
It can be used teasingly among friends when you suspect they have surprising news.
Don't tell me, you won the lottery?
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