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Don't give me that

🇬🇧 UK //dəʊnt ˈɡɪv miː ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //doʊnt ɡɪv mi ðæt//

Meaning of Don't give me that

A phrase expressed to dismiss someone's statement or excuse.

In simple words: Don't say that to me.

Don't give me that in a sentence

• Oh, come on, don't give me that! You're just making excuses.
• Whenever he tries to complain, I just say, 'don't give me that.'
• I can't believe you thought I'd fall for that—don't give me that.

How to use Don't give me that

Used informally to express disbelief or annoyance. Not appropriate in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone handing you a bad excuse and you say, 'don't give me that!'

Related words

Collocations with Don't give me that

• give me that excuse
• give me that story
• give me that nonsense

Synonyms for Don't give me that

• stop that
• don’t say that
• cut that out
• give me a break

Opposites of Don't give me that

• Give me that
• Accept it
• Believe me

Common mistakes with Don't give me that

• Confused with 'don't give me this.'
• Using it too formally.
• Not using the correct tone for sarcasm.

Frequently asked questions about Don't give me that

What does Don't give me that mean?

Don't say that to me.

What is the definition of Don't give me that?

A phrase expressed to dismiss someone's statement or excuse.

How do you use Don't give me that in a sentence?

Oh, come on, don't give me that! You're just making excuses.

Can you give another example of Don't give me that?

Whenever he tries to complain, I just say, 'don't give me that.'

What are synonyms for Don't give me that?

Common alternatives include stop that, don’t say that, cut that out, give me a break.

What is the opposite of Don't give me that?

Opposite meanings include Give me that, Accept it, Believe me.

What words go with Don't give me that?

It commonly pairs with give me that excuse, give me that story, give me that nonsense.

What are common mistakes when using Don't give me that?

Confused with 'don't give me this.' Using it too formally. Not using the correct tone for sarcasm.

How do you pronounce Don't give me that?

US: //doʊnt ɡɪv mi ðæt//, UK: //dəʊnt ˈɡɪv miː ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Don't give me that formal or informal?

"Don't give me that" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Don't give me that?

Used informally to express disbelief or annoyance. Not appropriate in formal situations.