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HUBLOT Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Spare me

Hello teachers,

A: Do you want to hear about Lucy's divorce?
B: Spare me. I don't want to hear gossip.

What does "Spare me" mean?
  

Top answer

'Spare me' usually means 'Don't tell me again because I already know or have heard enough about the topic'.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Spare me' usually means 'Don't tell me again because I already know or have heard enough about the topic'.
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'Spare me' usually means 'Don't tell me again because I already know or have heard enough about the topic'.
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Thanks a lot, MM.

Is "Spare me" short for "Spare me the details"? Are both phrases fairly common?

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HUBLOTIs "Spare me" short for "Spare me the details"?
Probably derivative, but 'spare me' is more emphatic and complete.
HUBLOTAre both phrases fairly common?
In my world, yes indeed.
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Thanks, MM. I hope you're having a good GW.
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Just got back from Togakushi a few hours ago, Hublot, and it's work as usual tomorrow, thanks.

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Hi MM,

I'm just chilling out. You must've enjoyed nature a lot in Togakushi.
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