English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "please don't tell" Mean?
Learn what "please don't tell" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Polite
Soft
Comfort
Please don't tell my sister what you just heard. She'd be very upset.
This is a request for secrecy because the speaker does not want the information shared.
From The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part Ii, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone begs another person not to repeat what they just heard.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you need someone to keep a secret. It can sound desperate or tense depending on the situation.
Better ways to say it
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please don't tell my sister
2
don't tell my sister what you heard
3
keep this from my sister
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