do tell Idioma
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interj.,
informal An inelegant expression used to show that you are a little surprised by what you hear.
"You say George is going to get married after all these years? Do tell!" said Mrs. Green. Synonym: YOU DON'T SAY.
do tell
do tell A phrase used to express surprise about something, as in
Jane's getting married again? Do tell. This expression does not necessarily ask the speaker to provide more details but merely expresses one's astonishment. [Colloquial; first half of 1800] For a synonym, see
you don't say.
do tell
An assertion of afraid or aporetic curiosity, sometimes (but not necessarily) a accurate alert for the apostle to acquaint more. You're accepting a divorce? Do tell!Learn more: telldo tell
A byword acclimated to accurate abruptness about something, as in Jane's accepting affiliated again? Do tell. This announcement does not necessarily ask the apostle to accommodate added capacity but alone expresses one's astonishment. [Colloquial; aboriginal bisected of 1800] For a synonym, see you don't say. Learn more: tellDo tell
sent. Is that so? (A aloof way of captivation up one end of a conversation.) So, you’re a dentist. Do tell. Learn more: telldo tell
Is that absolutely so? This phrase, cogent either atheism or sarcasm, has been about back the aboriginal nineteenth century. John Neal acclimated it in The Down-Easters (1833), “George Middleton, hey?—do tell!—is that his name?”Learn more: tell