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UK//juː doʊnt seɪ mʌtʃ//US//ju doʊnt seɪ mʌtʃ//

Meaning of You don't say much

A sarcastic comment implying the opposite, that someone is actually talking a lot.

In simple words: You don't talk a lot.

You don't say much in a sentence

  • When he said he finished the project early, I just replied, 'You don't say much!'
  • 'I love ice cream,' she said, and I couldn't help but respond, 'You don't say much!'
  • 'It's raining outside,' he pointed out, and my friend laughed, 'You don't say much!'
  • 'I think this movie is boring,' she complained, prompting him to retort, 'You don't say much!'
  • After he admitted he never liked chocolate, I said, 'You don't say much!'

How to use You don't say much

Used casually to express surprise or disbelief when someone states something obvious. Avoid in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone whispering; it's a light-hearted remark about silence.

Related words

Collocations with You don't say much

Synonyms for You don't say much

Common mistakes with You don't say much

  • Confused with a literal response rather than sarcasm.
  • Use in overly serious contexts rather than casual conversations.
  • Omitting the word 'much' can change the meaning.

Compare You don't say much with Really, You don't say, No way

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Frequently asked questions about You don't say much

What does You don't say much mean?

You don't talk a lot.

What is the definition of You don't say much?

A sarcastic comment implying the opposite, that someone is actually talking a lot.

How do you use You don't say much in a sentence?

When he said he finished the project early, I just replied, 'You don't say much!'

Can you give another example of You don't say much?

'I love ice cream,' she said, and I couldn't help but respond, 'You don't say much!'

What are synonyms for You don't say much?

Common alternatives include really?, you don't say, no way, is that so.

What words go with You don't say much?

It commonly pairs with you don't say, not much, speak less, silence often.

What are common mistakes when using You don't say much?

Confused with a literal response rather than sarcasm. Use in overly serious contexts rather than casual conversations. Omitting the word 'much' can change the meaning.

How do you pronounce You don't say much?

US: //ju doʊnt seɪ mʌtʃ//, UK: //juː doʊnt seɪ mʌtʃ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You don't say much formal or informal?

"You don't say much" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You don't say much?

Used casually to express surprise or disbelief when someone states something obvious. Avoid in formal contexts.