How to Pronounce "don't give me that line"
expression
DOHNT GIV mee THAT LINE
DOHNT giv MEE THAT LINE
Definition
An informal way to tell someone you do not believe their excuse or story, often because it sounds untrue or exaggerated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈɡɪv/ /ˈmi/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
dəʊnt/ /ɡˈɪv/ /mˈiː/ /ðˈæt/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOHNT GIV mee THAT LINE
UK
DOHNT giv MEE THAT LINE
Listen in Context
Don't give me that line, I know you were late because you overslept.
He said his car broke down, but I said, 'Don't give me that line.'
Don't give me that line, you always forget your homework.
Oh please, don't give me that line—I've heard it all before.