Cool MateMeaning of Don't tell me
An expression used to indicate that you don't want to hear more information.
In simple words: I don't want to hear about it.
Don't tell me in a sentence
- Don't tell me what happened at the party!
- When he called me, I said, 'Don't tell me, I already know!',
- I don't want the details. Just don't tell me!
How to use Don't tell me
Commonly used in casual conversations to express disbelief or exasperation. It may sound dismissive and is not suitable for formal situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Imagine someone interrupting you when you don't want more news—'Don't tell me!'
Related words
Collocations with Don't tell me
- don't tell me the truth
- don't tell me anything
- don't tell me more
Synonyms for Don't tell me
- please stop
- not interested
- I don't want to know
Opposites of Don't tell me
- Tell me
- Inform me
- Reveal to me
Common mistakes with Don't tell me
- 'Don't tell me' used in too formal a context.
- Misunderstanding it as a question rather than an expression.
- Not using it with proper intonation can change its meaning.
Don't tell me appears in
Don't tell me in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لا تخبرني
لا أريد سماع ذلك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আমাকে বোলো না
আমি এটা শুনতে চাই না।
- GermanDeutsch
Erzähl mir nichts
Ich will nichts davon hören.
- SpanishEspañol
No me digas
No quiero saber nada de eso.
- Persianفارسی
نمیخوام بشنوم
نمیخوام در موردش بشنوم.
- FrenchFrançais
Ne me dis pas
Je ne veux pas en entendre parler.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुझे मत बताओ
मुझे इसके बारे में नहीं सुनना है।
- ItalianItaliano
Non dirmelo
Non voglio saperne niente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não me diga
Não quero saber disso.
- RussianРусский
Даже не говори
Я не хочу об этом слышать.
- Urduاردو
مجھے مت بتاؤ
میں اس کے بارے میں نہیں سننا چاہتا۔
- Chinese中文
别告诉我
我不想听了。
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Frequently asked questions about Don't tell me
What does Don't tell me mean?
I don't want to hear about it.
What is the definition of Don't tell me?
An expression used to indicate that you don't want to hear more information.
How do you use Don't tell me in a sentence?
Don't tell me what happened at the party!
Can you give another example of Don't tell me?
When he called me, I said, 'Don't tell me, I already know!',
What are synonyms for Don't tell me?
Common alternatives include please stop, not interested, I don't want to know.
What is the opposite of Don't tell me?
Opposite meanings include Tell me, Inform me, Reveal to me.
What words go with Don't tell me?
It commonly pairs with don't tell me the truth, don't tell me anything, don't tell me more.
What are common mistakes when using Don't tell me?
'Don't tell me' used in too formal a context. Misunderstanding it as a question rather than an expression. Not using it with proper intonation can change its meaning.
How do you pronounce Don't tell me?
US: //doʊnt tɛl mi//, UK: //dəʊnt tɛl miː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Don't tell me formal or informal?
"Don't tell me" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Don't tell me?
Commonly used in casual conversations to express disbelief or exasperation. It may sound dismissive and is not suitable for formal situations.