English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "is the sort" Mean?
Learn what "is the sort" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
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You know, this is the sort of thing you tell someone about, okay?
This means the speaker thinks the other person should have disclosed something important.
From The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part I, Episode 12
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone criticizes another person for not sharing important information.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you are frustrated that information was hidden. It can sound scolding, so it works best in conflict or correction.
Better ways to say it
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This is the sort of thing you tell someone about.
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You should have told someone.
3
This is something you should tell people.
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