informal 5K

What’d I tell you

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt aɪ tɛl jʊ// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt aɪ tɛl jʊ//

Meaning of What’d I tell you

A reminder of something previously communicated or advised.

In simple words: A casual way to refer back to something you said earlier.

What’d I tell you in a sentence

• After he missed the bus again, I said, 'What’d I tell you about being on time?'
• When she didn't listen, I reminded her, 'What’d I tell you?'
• He laughed and said, 'What’d I tell you? I knew it would rain.'
• Looking at the broken vase, she sighed, 'What’d I tell you about being careful?'
• After the game, I couldn't help but say, 'What’d I tell you? We’d win!'

How to use What’d I tell you

Typically used in conversations when reminding someone of previous advice or information. Not suitable for formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone reminding a friend of advice they once shared, emphasizing the importance of listening.

Related words

Collocations with What’d I tell you

• What’d I tell you about that?
• You really should listen when I say, 'What’d I tell you?'
• The classic response is, 'What’d I tell you?'

Synonyms for What’d I tell you

• I told you so
• Remember what I said
• As I mentioned
• Didn't I say
• You know I said

Common mistakes with What’d I tell you

• Omitting the subject, leading to an unclear meaning.
• Using in overly formal situations.
• Misplacing the contraction, causing grammar errors.

Frequently asked questions about What’d I tell you

What does What’d I tell you mean?

A casual way to refer back to something you said earlier.

What is the definition of What’d I tell you?

A reminder of something previously communicated or advised.

How do you use What’d I tell you in a sentence?

After he missed the bus again, I said, 'What’d I tell you about being on time?'

Can you give another example of What’d I tell you?

When she didn't listen, I reminded her, 'What’d I tell you?'

What are synonyms for What’d I tell you?

Common alternatives include I told you so, Remember what I said, As I mentioned, Didn't I say, You know I said.

What words go with What’d I tell you?

It commonly pairs with What’d I tell you about that?, You really should listen when I say, 'What’d I tell you?', The classic response is, 'What’d I tell you?'.

What are common mistakes when using What’d I tell you?

Omitting the subject, leading to an unclear meaning. Using in overly formal situations. Misplacing the contraction, causing grammar errors.

How do you pronounce What’d I tell you?

US: //wɑt aɪ tɛl jʊ//, UK: //wɒt aɪ tɛl jʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What’d I tell you formal or informal?

"What’d I tell you" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use What’d I tell you?

Typically used in conversations when reminding someone of previous advice or information. Not suitable for formal contexts.