English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "more you tell" Mean?

Learn what "more you tell" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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I mean, the more you tell me about Mitch, the more afraid I'm getting of him.

It means each new detail makes the speaker trust the person less and fear him more.

From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 1

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone says their fear of Mitch is growing as they hear more about him.

Usage Scenario

Use this to show growing fear or mistrust in a serious situation. It is too long for a clean phrase page.

Better ways to say it

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The more you tell me about Mitch, the more afraid I'm getting of him.
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I'm getting more afraid of him.
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The more I hear, the more I fear him.

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