I/I'll tell you what
tell you what
A phrase indicating that the speaker is going to present a suggestion or their opinion on something. I tell you what, this burger might be the best I've ever had. Tell you what, why don't you go out for a run and I'll watch the kids for a while. I'll tell you what, that was some concert.
See also: tell, what
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
I/I’ll ˌtell you ˈwhat
,ˌI know ˈwhat
(spoken) said before making a suggestion: I tell you what — let’s ask Fred to lend us his car. I know what! Why don’t you buy her a CD?See also: tell, what
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- tell you what
- I tell you
- (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
- beck and call
- going, going, gone
- going, going, gone!
- how about
- how/what about...?
- eggs is eggs
- (one's) best foot forward