| 单词 | you're telling me |
| 释义 | > as lemmasyou're telling me (also us) (c) colloquial (originally U.S.). you're telling me (also us): (expressing hearty agreement) there is no need to tell me; I know that only too well. Cf. tell me about it at Phrases 5a(g). ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > knowledge, what is known > know [phrase] don't I know it1839 you're telling me (also us)1921 1921 Amer. Hebrew & Jewish Messenger 4 Feb. 366/2 ‘Rabbi Simon Rosen's son, the most learned scholar in all Minsk!’ ‘You're tellin' me, Mrs. Rosen!’ 1930 Alton (Illinois) Evening Tel. 28 July 4/4 She..remarked..: ‘This is a pretty dull party, isn't it?’ The other guest..looked up at Miss Carroll with infinite ennui and said: ‘You're telling me!’ 1935 Boys' Life May 13/3 ‘I don't think we'll wait down below to watch it till they come!’ ‘You're telling us!’ 1954 Times 16 July 9/4 When he declares that ‘overnutrition has its dangers’..the layman is inclined to reply ‘You're telling me.’ 1977 ‘C. Aird’ Parting Breath xvii. 194 ‘Forensic pathologists don't take chances.’ ‘You're telling me,’ said Crosby with audible scorn. 2006 R. Wilson Hidden Assassins vi. 58 ‘This is no cocktail party.’ ‘You're telling me,’ said Consuelo. < as lemmas |
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