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You're telling me Meaning in English

expression

YOOR TEL-ing MEE
YAW TEL-ing MEE

Definition

This expression means you completely agree with what someone just said, often because you have experienced it too.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and conversational; often said with emphasis or a sigh to show empathy or shared frustration. Can sometimes sound sarcastic, especially if the speaker actually knows more about the issue. Common in response to complaints or obvious statements.

Spanish: ¡Vaya que sí! - ¡Dímelo a mí!Portuguese (BR): Eu sei bem! - Nem me fale!Portuguese (PT): Pois, eu sei! - Nem me digas!Chinese (Simplified): 我完全同意 - 我还用你说吗Chinese (Traditional): 我完全同意 - 還用你說嗎Hindi: मुझे पता है - तुम सही कह रहे होArabic: أعرف ذلك جيداً - تقولها لي؟Bengali: তুমিই বলছRussian: ещё бы - мне ли не знатьJapanese: それな - 本当にそうだよVietnamese: Ai mà chẳng biết - Tôi biết chứKorean: 그러게 말이야 - 나도 알아Turkish: Aynen - Bana da söyleUrdu: مجھے معلوم ہے - تم کہہ رہے ہو؟Indonesian: Aku juga tahu - Siapa yang tidak tahu

Example Sentences

"It's so cold today!" "You're telling me!"

basic

"This homework is so hard." "You're telling me. I spent hours on it."

basic

"I can't believe how busy this place is." "You're telling me. There's a line out the door."

basic

"My boss keeps giving me extra work." "You're telling me—mine does the same thing."

natural

"Traffic was terrible this morning." "You're telling me—I barely made it on time."

natural

"Honestly, Mondays are the worst." "You're telling me! I need another coffee to survive."

natural