You-re-telling-me
you’re telling me
i’m well aware of that, as in she’s a terrific dancer.—you’re telling me! i taught her how, or you’re telling me, the prices are sky-high here. [ early 1900s ]
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- You-re-welcome
also, don’t mention it . no thanks are needed, i was glad to do it. for example, thanks for picking me up.—you’re welcome , or i appreciate what you did for mother.—don’t mention it . both phrases are polite formulas for responding to thanks. the first dates from about 1900; the variant was first recorded […]
- You-ve
contraction of you have: you’ve already been there. contraction you have
- You-ve-lost-me
i can’t follow what you’re saying, i’m puzzled or bewildered. for example, please explain it again; you’ve lost me. this turn of phrase transfers losing one’s way to discourse. [ c. 1960 ]
- You-ve-made-your-bed--now-lie-in-it
you’ve made your bed, now lie in it note: this expression is commonly used as a response to people who have been complaining about problems they have brought on themselves.