Meaning
"You're telling me" means "I know that better than you do." It's strong agreement from someone who has lived the problem firsthand. The idea behind it is almost a joke: you're telling me something I already know too well. If your friend says the new neighbor is loud, and you live right next door to him, "You're telling me" is the perfect answer.
It is casual and a little humorous. Put the stress on "me", and let it sound tired or amused. Without that stress it can sound like a real question ("You're telling me that?"), which means something else: surprise. Friends and coworkers use it often. It's not rude, but it's too casual for a formal meeting.
In a conversation
- Amelia
- Haruto
- Amelia
- Haruto
- Amelia
Say it out loud
Tap a sentence to hear it. Say it after the voice.
Check yourself
Practice · 3 min
Listen, then say each line with the weight on "me". Let it sound a little tired, like you've been there.
Say it today
Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.