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You're Telling Me
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Meaning/Usage
: Agreeing with someone
Explanation
: In a statement form, this is agreeing with someone. In a question form, it can be a sarcastic remark related to hypocrisy. For example, a person who is fat tells a less fat person, A: "You need to go on a diet." B: "You're telling me?"
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You're telling me
, that book was one of the best I've ever read.
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You're telling me
, I already knew that was going to happen if he did not listen.
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You're telling me
, if she keeps it up she will lose 20 pounds.
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A.
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She sure is a good teacher.
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B.
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You're telling me
! She taught me everything I know.
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A.
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That girl sure is beautiful.
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B.
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You're telling me
. She is the hottest girl in our school!
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Other Common Sentences
Semi sarcastic way of saying,
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I agree with you.
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