don't give me that line

don't give me that line

Don't tell me that lie; don't try to pass that off as the truth; don't tell me that familiar story. I want to know why you're so late coming home. And don't give me that line about wanting to catch up with friends!
See also: give, line, that
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • don't give me that story
  • don't hand me that line
  • don't hand me that story
  • don't bet on it
  • all in (one's) head
  • don't give up the ship
  • don't cry before you are hurt
  • don't count your chickens
  • don't get me wrong