English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "please don't remind" Mean?

Learn what "please don't remind" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Set Boundary

Please don't remind me of that and just turn around.

This means the speaker does not want to talk about a past issue and wants the other person to stop looking or paying attention.

From Married To A Stranger, Episode 3

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker asks the other person not to bring up a sensitive topic and to turn around.

Usage Scenario

Use it when a topic is uncomfortable or embarrassing and you want to shut it down quickly. It can sound abrupt if said without any softening.

Better ways to say it

1
Don't remind me of that.
2
Please don't bring that up.
3
Just turn around.

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