You’re Telling Me!
- You’re Telling Me!
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still widely used in informal conversations, particularly among younger generations, but its usage has slightly declined with the rise of more modern slang expressions.
- Literal Meaning: A literal interpretation of this phrase would suggest that someone is literally telling you something, and you're acknowledging that you already know it.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: The idiomatic meaning is an expression of strong agreement or confirmation, often with a hint of sarcasm or irony, implying 'I already knew that' or 'that's obvious'.
- Person A: 'The new restaurant downtown is really expensive.' Person B: 'You're telling me! I just got the bill and I'm shocked.'
- Person A: 'The traffic on the highway is terrible.' Person B: 'You're telling me! I've been stuck in it for an hour.'
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