I tell you
Related to I tell you: roughshod, I Guess, pale in comparison, so much for
I tell you
1. A phrase emphasizing that the speaker is about to present their opinion on something. I tell you, this burger might be the best I've ever had.
2. I assure you; please listen to what I am saying because it is important. You've got the wrong man, I tell you!
See also: tell
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
I ˈtell you
,I can ˈtell you
,I’m ˈtelling you
,I can’t ˈtell you how, etc. ...
(spoken) used to emphasize what you are saying, especially when it is surprising or difficult to believe: It’s not as easy as it looks, I’m telling you. I can’t tell you how happy I felt (= it is difficult to describe my happiness, because it was so great).See also: tell
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- I/I'll tell you what
- tell you what
- I'll tell you
- after meat, mustard
- (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
- young once
- you're only young once
- fair's fair
- (one's) best foot forward
- best foot forward