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You don't say much do you

🇬🇧 UK //jʊ dəʊnt seɪ mʌtʃ duː jʊ// 🇺🇸 US //jʊ doʊnt seɪ mʌtʃ du jʊ//

Meaning of You don't say much do you

A phrase suggesting someone is not speaking much or is surprisingly reserved.

In simple words: A phrase used to express disbelief or surprise about someone's behavior.

You don't say much do you in a sentence

• You don't say much, do you? I hardly ever hear you speak in meetings.
• After learning about her achievements, I thought to myself, you don't say much, do you?
• To his friends, he often murmured, you don't say much, do you?
• When he told a joke, everyone laughed and said, you don't say much, do you?
• In his calm demeanor, I wondered, you don't say much, do you?

How to use You don't say much do you

Used in casual conversations, often when someone seems quiet. It's informal and may not be suitable for serious discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a quiet person in a room - 'You don't say much, do you?'

Related words

Collocations with You don't say much do you

• You don't say much lately
• You don't say much at all
• You don't say much, do you? That's surprising

Synonyms for You don't say much do you

• Really?
• Is that so?
• You don't say?
• Seriously?

Common mistakes with You don't say much do you

• Used in contexts where it sounds sarcastic.
• Confusing with 'You say much, don't you?' which has the opposite meaning.

Frequently asked questions about You don't say much do you

What does You don't say much do you mean?

A phrase used to express disbelief or surprise about someone's behavior.

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

A phrase suggesting someone is not speaking much or is surprisingly reserved.

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

You don't say much, do you? I hardly ever hear you speak in meetings.

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

After learning about her achievements, I thought to myself, you don't say much, do you?

What are synonyms for You don't say much do you?

Common alternatives include Really?, Is that so?, You don't say?, Seriously?.

What words go with You don't say much do you?

It commonly pairs with You don't say much lately, You don't say much at all, You don't say much, do you? That's surprising.

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

Used in contexts where it sounds sarcastic. Confusing with 'You say much, don't you?' which has the opposite meaning.

How do you pronounce You don't say much do you?

US: //jʊ doʊnt seɪ mʌtʃ du jʊ//, UK: //jʊ dəʊnt seɪ mʌtʃ duː jʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You don't say much do you formal or informal?

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

When should I use You don't say much do you?

Used in casual conversations, often when someone seems quiet. It's informal and may not be suitable for serious discussions.