English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "don't tell me" Mean?
Learn what "don't tell me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Neutral
Firm
Joke
Don't tell me you hit that before I did.
It means the speaker is jokingly annoyed that someone else did something first.
From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 20
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reacts to a competitive or boastful situation with a teasing challenge.
Usage Scenario
Use it playfully with friends when you want to sound competitive or lightly annoyed. It may sound odd if the context is unclear.
Better ways to say it
1
Don't tell me you hit that before I did.
2
You beat me to it.
3
You got there before I did?
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