don't give me that!
don't give me that
A phrase of incredulity at a particular explanation. Oh, don't give me that—I know you asked Billy out, even though I'd told you how I felt about him.
See also: give, that
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
don't give me that!
don't ask me to believe that! (used as an expression of annoyed incredulity). informal 2003 The Times ‘You must be a millionaire,’ he says. ‘Pardon?’ ‘Don't give me that, you old rascal, you're made for life.’
See also: give
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
ˌdon’t give me ˈthat
(spoken, informal) used to tell somebody that you do not accept what they say: ‘I didn’t have time to do it.’ ‘Oh, don’t give me that!’See also: give, that
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- don't give me that
- I say
- teacher
- call (oneself) a (something)
- call yourself a teacher, friend, etc.?
- stop the lights
- Well, bust my buttons!
- (well,) bust my buttons
- (well,) shut my mouth
- Well, shut my mouth!