Cool MateMeaning of Don't be silly
An expression used to tell someone they are acting foolishly.
In simple words: Don't act in a foolish or funny way.
Don't be silly in a sentence
- When he suggested we should fly to the moon, I told him, 'Don't be silly!'
- She was wearing a clown nose at the meeting, and I said, 'Don't be silly!'
- He exclaimed, 'I'll jump off this roof!', and I laughed, saying, 'Don't be silly!'
- My friend suggested we should swim with sharks, and I replied, 'Don't be silly!'
How to use Don't be silly
Commonly used in casual conversations to express disbelief or disapproval of someone's actions. Avoid in formal situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone expression
Memory hint
Imagine a child doing something goofy, and you say, 'Don't be silly!'
Related words
Collocations with Don't be silly
- Don't be silly about it
- Just don't be silly
- Oh, don't be silly
- Don't be silly, please
- Really, don't be silly
Synonyms for Don't be silly
- stop being foolish
- don't be ridiculous
- cut it out
- stop it
- you're being silly
Common mistakes with Don't be silly
- Using it in a serious context where softer language is preferred.
- Confusing it with 'Don't be silly!' and 'You're silly!' which have different tones.
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More chunks like Don't be silly
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A phrase expressing certainty about the identity or nature of something.
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A question asking someone if they have previously looked at or noticed something.
- I've seen one before
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- It belonged to a man
Indicates possession, signifying that something is owned by a male person.
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Frequently asked questions about Don't be silly
What does Don't be silly mean?
Don't act in a foolish or funny way.
What is the definition of Don't be silly?
An expression used to tell someone they are acting foolishly.
How do you use Don't be silly in a sentence?
When he suggested we should fly to the moon, I told him, 'Don't be silly!'
Can you give another example of Don't be silly?
She was wearing a clown nose at the meeting, and I said, 'Don't be silly!'
What are synonyms for Don't be silly?
Common alternatives include stop being foolish, don't be ridiculous, cut it out, stop it, you're being silly.
What words go with Don't be silly?
It commonly pairs with Don't be silly about it, Just don't be silly, Oh, don't be silly, Don't be silly, please, Really, don't be silly.
What are common mistakes when using Don't be silly?
Using it in a serious context where softer language is preferred. Confusing it with 'Don't be silly!' and 'You're silly!' which have different tones.
How do you pronounce Don't be silly?
US: //doʊnt bi ˈsɪli//, UK: //dəʊnt bi ˈsɪli//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Don't be silly formal or informal?
"Don't be silly" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Don't be silly?
Commonly used in casual conversations to express disbelief or disapproval of someone's actions. Avoid in formal situations.