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Mr. Tom Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Please don't quote me on this.

Hi

Does "Don't quote me on this" mean "Don't tell others that I said so"?

Please shed some light on this.

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

Yes. People often use the expression when they're not sure their information is correct. Perhaps they're just trying to help someone who needs information.

— Avangi

  • Yes.
  • People often use the expression when they're not sure their information is correct.
  • Perhaps they're just trying to help someone who needs information.
  • In other cases, they may be revealing confidential information, and would be in trouble if certain people found out that they had done so.
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Yes. People often use the expression when they're not sure their information is correct. Perhaps they're just trying to help someone who needs information.

In other cases, they may be revealing confidential information, and would be in trouble if certain people found out that they had done so.
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