释义 |
tell me another one used for registering disbelief UK, 1914
tell me another oneA sarcastic comment said when one does not believe or is skeptical of what someone is telling them. The expression treats what was said as a joke, i.e., it was so untrue or unlikely that it was funny. You're actually going to be on time tonight? Oh, sure, tell me another one! A: "I was at the library, I swear!" B: "Yeah, right, tell me another one." Tell me another (one)! exclam. Tell me another fairy tale!; That was a lie. Tell me another just as good! You a stockbroker? Tell me another one! |