Don't make me tell you again Meaning in English

expression

US

DONT MAYK mee TEL YOO uh-GAYN / uh-GEN

UK

DONT MAYK mee TEL YOO uh-GEN

Definition

A strong warning telling someone to obey or stop a behavior, or you will get upset or take action. Often used by adults or those in authority, especially with children.

Usage & Nuances

Very firm and sometimes stern phrase, usually spoken by parents, teachers, or anyone in charge to express impatience or authority. Mostly used with children or subordinates. Can sound threatening if used with adults. Commonly paired with a stern tone: 'don't make me tell you again.' Avoid in formal writing.

• Spanish: no me hagas decírtelo otra vez
• Portuguese (BR): não me faça repetir
• Portuguese (PT): não me faças repetir
• Chinese (Simplified): 别让我再说一遍
• Chinese (Traditional): 別讓我再說一次
• Hindi: मुझे फिर से मत बताने दो
• Arabic: لا تجعلني أقول لك مرة أخرى
• Bengali: আর যেন বলতে না হয়
• Russian: чтобы я не повторял(а) ещё раз
• Japanese: もう一度言わせないで
• Vietnamese: đừng để tôi phải nhắc lại lần nữa
• Korean: 다시 말하게 하지 마
• Turkish: bir daha söylettirme bana
• Urdu: مجھے دوبارہ نہ کہنا پڑے
• Indonesian: jangan buat saya mengatakannya lagi

Example Sentences

Don't make me tell you again. Please finish your homework now.

basic

Don't make me tell you again! Stop hitting your sister.

basic

I've already asked you to be quiet. Don't make me tell you again.

basic

Seriously, don't make me tell you again—this is your last warning.

natural

Don't make me tell you again or you'll lose your screen time for today.

natural

Look, don't make me tell you again. I'm really getting tired of repeating myself.

natural