Don't get started Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈstɑɹtɪd

DOHNT GET STAR-tid

UK

dəʊnt/ /ɡˈɛt/ /stˈɑːtɪd

DOHNT GET STAH-tid

Definition

Used to warn or stop someone from beginning to talk about a topic, especially if it will cause annoyance, argument, or a long discussion.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often used to prevent or cut off topics people feel strongly about. Commonly said with a sigh or exasperated tone. Frequently appears as "Don't even get started" or "Don't get me started" to express frustration.

• Spanish: no empieces - ni empieces
• Portuguese (BR): nem comece - não começa
• Portuguese (PT): nem comeces - não comeces
• Chinese (Simplified): 别开始（说） - 别提起
• Chinese (Traditional): 別開始（說） - 別提起
• Hindi: शुरू मत करना
• Arabic: لا تبدأ - لا تبتدئ
• Bengali: শুরু কোরো না - প্লিজ শুরু কোরো না
• Russian: не начинай - даже не начинай
• Japanese: 始めないで - 話を持ち出さないで
• Vietnamese: đừng bắt đầu - đừng nói nữa
• Korean: 시작하지 마 - 제발 그 얘기 꺼내지 마
• Turkish: başlama - sakın başlama
• Urdu: شروع نہ کرو - خدا کے لیے شروع نہ کرو
• Indonesian: jangan mulai - jangan bawa-bawa

Example Sentences

Don't get started on the politics again.

basic

Please don't get started about your ex-boyfriend.

basic

I said, "Don't get started with your jokes right now."

basic

Ugh, don't get started. It's been a long day already.

natural

If you mention taxes, he'll say, 'Don't get started!'

natural

Seriously, don't get started about the neighbors or we'll never leave.

natural