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E.jafari Posted 16 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

Meaning

Hi all, what is the meaning of:
don't get me started.
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"Don't get me started" is an expression that implies that the speaker has a lot to say about a particular subject. for example: John: "I don't like Mrs. " Kate: "Don't get me started on her" -By saying, "Don't get me started on her," Kate is implying that she agrees with John and has many complaints about Mrs.

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  • "Don't get me started" is an expression that implies that the speaker has a lot to say about a particular subject.
  • for example: John: "I don't like Mrs.
  • " Kate: "Don't get me started on her" -By saying, "Don't get me started on her," Kate is implying that she agrees with John and has many complaints about Mrs.
  • Stephens, but would prefer not to voice them.
  • However, in many cases, people who say "don't get me started" end up ranting about the subject anyway.
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"Don't get me started" is an expression that implies that the speaker has a lot to say about a particular subject.

for example:
John: "I don't like Mrs. Stephens very much."
Kate: "Don't get me started on her"

-By saying, "Don't get me started on her," Kate is implying that she agrees with John and has many complaints about Mrs. Stephens, but would prefer not to voice th
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Thanks for your kind attention.
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