Don't give me that line Meaning in English

expression

US

DOHNT GIV mee THAT LINE

UK

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.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is informal and can sound annoyed or skeptical. Usually used when someone is making excuses or telling a story you find unconvincing. Common variants: 'Don’t give me that,' 'I’m not buying it.' Don’t use in formal or professional situations.

• Spanish: no me vengas con ese cuento - no me digas eso (excusa)
• Portuguese (BR): não venha com essa conversa - não me venha com essa desculpa
• Portuguese (PT): não venhas com essa conversa - não me venhas com essa desculpa
• Chinese (Simplified): 别跟我说这种话 - 别跟我找借口
• Chinese (Traditional): 別跟我說這種話 - 別跟我找藉口
• Hindi: मुझे यह बहाना मत दो - मुझे यह बात मत कहो
• Arabic: لا تعطيني هذه الحجة - لا تقل لي هذا (عذر)
• Bengali: এইসব কথা বোলো না - এইরকম অজুহাত দিও না
• Russian: не ври мне - не рассказывай мне сказки
• Japanese: そんな言い訳しないで - そんな話は信じない
• Vietnamese: đừng bịa chuyện nữa - đừng nói lý do như vậy với tôi
• Korean: 그런 핑계 대지 마 - 그런 말 하지 마
• Turkish: bana bu numaraları yapma - bana bu masalları anlatma
• Urdu: مجھے یہ بہانہ مت دو - ایسی کہانیاں مجھے مت سناؤ
• Indonesian: jangan alasan seperti itu - jangan beri aku alasan itu

Example Sentences

Don't give me that line, I know you were late because you overslept.

basic

He said his car broke down, but I said, 'Don't give me that line.'

basic

Don't give me that line, you always forget your homework.

basic

Oh please, don't give me that line—I've heard it all before.

natural

Come on, don't give me that line about working late again.

natural

You forgot my birthday? Don't give me that line, you saw the reminders!

natural