What Does "don't tell me you don't want this" Mean?
Learn what "don't tell me you don't want this" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Come on. Don't tell me you don't want this.
It means the speaker does not believe the other person's denial and is pressuring them to admit the truth.
From Marry The Wrong Bride, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
One person pushes back when the other denies wanting something in a tense conversation.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a heated personal conversation when you think someone is pretending not to want something. It sounds confrontational and can come across as pushy or controlling.
Better ways to say it
Don't tell me you don't want this.
Don't act like you don't want this.
I know you want this.
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