Who are you telling Meaning in English

expression

US

HOO ARR YOO TEL-ing

UK

HOO AIR YOO TEL-ing

Definition

This is a sarcastic or emphatic expression used to show that you already know very well what the other person is saying, often because you have experienced it yourself.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, mainly used in friendly or casual conversation, often with a sarcastic tone. Shows agreement and shared experience with mild irony. Can also appear as 'tell me about it' or 'you're telling me'.

• Spanish: ¡Dímelo a mí! - ¿A quién se lo cuentas?
• Portuguese (BR): Eu que o diga! - Vai falar isso pra quem?
• Portuguese (PT): Diz-me a mim! - A quem é que estás a dizer isso?
• Chinese (Simplified): 可不是嘛 - 你跟谁说呢
• Chinese (Traditional): 可不是嘛 - 你跟誰說呢
• Hindi: मुझसे क्या छुपा है! - तुम किससे कह रहे हो?
• Arabic: قلها لي أنا! - لمن تقول هذا؟
• Bengali: আমার বলার দরকার নেই! - তুমি কাকে বলছো?
• Russian: Кому ты рассказываешь? - Мне ли не знать!
• Japanese: それ、私に言う？ - 分かってるよ
• Vietnamese: Nói với ai chứ! - Còn phải nói à!
• Korean: 나한테 말해봤자지! - 누구한테 하는 말이야?
• Turkish: Bunu bana mı söylüyorsun?
• Urdu: یہ تو مجھے بھی معلوم ہے! - تم کس سے کہہ رہے ہو؟
• Indonesian: Ngomong sama siapa? - Saya juga tahu itu!

Example Sentences

"I'm so tired lately." "Who are you telling?"

basic

"The prices keep going up!" "Who are you telling?"

basic

"It's so hard to wake up early." "Who are you telling?"

basic

"Mondays are the worst." "Who are you telling? I can't believe the weekend is already over."

natural

"I have so much work to do." "Who are you telling? My inbox is out of control."

natural

"This weather is driving me crazy." "Who are you telling? I just want some sun."

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