Professional Ways to Say "don't tell me"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "don't tell me" with real scene examples.
Wait, don't tell me that annoying
This expresses strong surprise and disbelief about an unexpected relationship.
From Why I Did It, Episode 24
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reacts in surprise at the idea that an annoying reporter is related to someone else.
Usage Scenario
Use this when reacting to surprising news in a dramatic way. It can sound insulting because of the word choice, so it is not polite in formal settings.
Better ways to say it
Don't tell me he was your brother.
No way that reporter was your brother.
You're telling me that was your brother?
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