Cool MateDon't give me that vs Stop that
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Don't give me that
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Stop that
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most common: Stop that
| Don't give me that | Stop that | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //dəʊnt ˈɡɪv miː ðæt//🇺🇸 //doʊnt ɡɪv mi ðæt// | 🇬🇧 //stɒp ðæt//🇺🇸 //stɑp ðæt// |
| Meaning | Don't say that to me. | Tell someone to not continue something. |
| Example | Oh, come on, don't give me that! You're just making excuses. | When the dog started barking loudly, I had to shout, 'Stop that!' |
| Register | Informal | Informal |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | give me that excuse, give me that story, give me that nonsense | stop that noise, stop that behavior, stop that game |
| Antonyms | Give me that, Accept it, Believe me | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'don't give me this.', Using it too formally., Not using the correct tone for sarcasm. | Using in too formal a context., Not realizing it can sound rude without context., Confusing with 'stop it' which tends to sound less abrupt. |
| Usage notes | Used informally to express disbelief or annoyance. Not appropriate in formal situations. | Used when you want someone to cease an action. Common in casual contexts; might not be appropriate in very formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Don't give me that vs Stop that
What's the difference between Don't give me that and Stop that?
Don't give me that: Don't say that to me. Stop that: Tell someone to not continue something.
Which is more common: Don't give me that and Stop that?
Stop that is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Don't give me that: Oh, come on, don't give me that! You're just making excuses. Stop that: When the dog started barking loudly, I had to shout, 'Stop that!'
Can I use Don't give me that and Stop that interchangeably?
Not always. Don't give me that and Stop that are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.