Meaning
例子：
- 朋友说：“我有一个坏消息。” 你回应：“Don't tell me!”
- 你看到天气预报显示明天会下雨，尽管你计划了一个户外活动，你可以自言自语地说：“Don't tell me it's going to rain!”
Today's Sentences
- Don’t tell me you forgot.
- Don’t tell me it’s raining again.
- Don’t tell me they lost again.
- Don’t tell me I’m the last one.
- Don’t tell me that he already left.
- Writer's Note
01
Don’t tell me you forgot.
Situation 1
There’s a dress code for the party.
Dress code?
Don’t tell me you forgot.
I totally forgot.
What’s the dress code?
着装要求是什么？
Situation 2
Did you pick up the dry-cleaning?
No, I didn’t.
Was I supposed to?
我应该这样做吗？
Don’t tell me you forgot.
Sorry, I’ll go pick it up right now.
02
Don’t tell me it’s raining again.
Situation 1
Don’t tell me it’s raining again.
Grab an umbrella!
But I just bought new shoes.
Better wear your rain boots instead!
Situation 2
Don’t tell me it’s raining again!
Why?
I just watered the lawn.
You should have waited for the rain to do the watering.
03
Don’t tell me they lost again.
Situation 1
What’s the score?
5 to 4.
Don’t tell me they lost again.
They’ve lost 7 games in a row now.
Situation 2
Carter had his last soccer game of the season.
Don’t tell me they lost again.
Can you be a little more supportive?
Just saying.
04
Don’t tell me I’m the last one.
Situation 1
Have you seen this video?
Yes, it went viral a few months ago!
Don’t tell me I’m the last one to see it.
You just might be.
Situation 2
I’ve watched this movie so many times that I memorized the lines.
I haven’t seen it yet.
Don’t tell me I’m the last one!
别告诉我我是最后一个看的人！
It's such a good movie,
you have to see it.
你一定要看。
Ok, I'll make plans this week.
05
Don’t tell me that he already left.
Situation 1
I need him to file a police report.
You do?
Don’t tell me that he already left.
I’ll give him a call.
Situation 2
I brought him a birthday gift.
You did?
Don’t tell me that he already left.
No, he just stepped out to get some more drinks.
Writer's Note
Since "Don't tell me" is used to express surprise, shock or disbelief. Sometimes it's great to use alternatives that will expand your vocabulary range and add variety to your conversations.
Here are some you can choose from:
- You're joking!
- No way!
- Are you serious?
- I can't believe it!
- You're kidding me!
- It can't be!
- You've got to be kidding!
Switching up common phrases for newer ones is a creative way to learn and practice your English skills. As your word bank grows, you can definitely see a gain in your reading, writing, and speaking skills.
