Tell me about it

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Used to express agreement or shared frustration with what someone just said.

Friend 1: Work was really stressful today. Friend 2: Tell me about it! I was running around like crazy.
Visual representation of "tell me about it" - Used to express agreement or shared frustration with what someone just said.

Often appears as...

  • don't tell me about it
  • yeah

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "tell me about it"
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Shared Experience

Use it when you have experienced similar situations and understand the feeling.

Illustration for Shared Experience
A: This traffic is a nightmare every day. B: Tell me about it, it takes me an hour to get home.
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Sympathy Expression

Conveys empathy, indicating you sympathize with the speaker's situation or sentiment.

Illustration for Sympathy Expression
A: I can't believe the price of groceries lately. B: Tell me about it, my wallet is crying.
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Colloquial Agreement

Informal way to strongly agree with someone without needing to elaborate.

Illustration for Colloquial Agreement
A: These exams are killing me. B: Tell me about it!
Visual representation of the word "Tell me about it"

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