don't tell me

don't tell me

informal

1

— used to show that you already know what someone is going to say especially because he or she often says such things

“I have a favor to ask of you.” “Don't tell me–I bet you need to borrow more money, don't you?”

2

— used to express surprise and disappointment

“Don't tell me the concert tickets were all sold out?!” “No, I bought the last two tickets.”

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Main Entry: ↑tell

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don't ˈtell me idiom

(informal) used to say that you know or can guess what sb is going to say, especially because it is typical of them

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Don't tell me you were late again!

Main entry: ↑tell_idiom