Don't tell me Meaning in English
expression
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈtɛɫ/ /ˈmi
DOHNT TEL mee
dəʊnt/ /tˈɛl/ /mˈiː
DOHNT TEL mee
Definition
'Don't tell me' is an expression used when you think you already know or can guess what someone is about to say, or when you are surprised or annoyed by news.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often used with a rising or surprised tone. Common in conversation when the speaker guesses or reacts more emotionally ('Don't tell me you forgot!'). Not used literally to prohibit sharing information.
Spanish: no me digasPortuguese (BR): não me digaPortuguese (PT): não me digasChinese (Simplified): 别告诉我Chinese (Traditional): 別告訴我Hindi: मुझसे मत कहोArabic: لا تخبرنيBengali: বলো না - আবার বলো নাRussian: только не говори мне - неужелиJapanese: まさか - ちょっと待って、まさかVietnamese: đừng nói với tôi - đừng bảo với tôiKorean: 설마 - 또 그 얘기야Turkish: söyleme bana - yok artıkUrdu: یہ مت بتاناIndonesian: jangan bilang - jangan-jangan
Example Sentences
Don't tell me you lost your keys again.
basic
Don't tell me it's raining again today.
basic
Don't tell me you forgot my birthday.
basic
Wait, don't tell me—you got the job, didn't you?
natural
Don't tell me you're serious about moving to another country.
natural
Oh don't tell me—the power's out again.
natural