English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "and he didn't bother telling me" Mean?
Learn what "and he didn't bother telling me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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And he didn't bother telling me.
It means the speaker is upset that the other person failed to inform them at all.
From Camouflage, Episode 24
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone complains that another person did not even bother to tell them something.
Usage Scenario
Use this when expressing irritation about being left out or ignored. It sounds accusatory, but it is common in relationship conflict.
Better ways to say it
1
He didn’t bother telling me.
2
He didn’t even tell me.
3
He never bothered to tell me.
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