Definder - what does the word mean?

What is tell me about it?

When asked to do something that sounds rubbish.

Girl 1: Do you want to come over and play a board game?
Guy 1: Tell me about that Africa trip again...

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tell me about it - video


Tell me about it - what is it?

Tell me again about how we're going to have place of our own some day, and be happy keeping rabbits. And we'll chase these cats away!

See above

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What does "tell me about it" mean?

a line from "Of Mice and Men" by steinback

"Tell me about the rabbits, George!

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Tell me about it - what does it mean?

A popular quote from John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men (said by Lennie to George), sometimes used when dreaming of something (often along with someone else) that you know will never happen. Usually used in a sad, almost-reminiscent way.

Friend: It'll be okay... You'll get better soon...
Terminally Ill Patient: Tell me about the rabbits, George...
Friend: ... Once you get better, you'll go back to school with all of us again...and you'll pass with the highest grades like always...and then we'll be roommates for college...and everything will all be okay...

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Tell me about it - meaning

A common American phrase used to end a conversation due to time constraints. Usually used to be polite.

Friend: ... So after the movie we found the craziest thing in the alley.
Me (about to do something important): Sounds interesting, tell me about it later.

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Tell me about it - definition

used as an ironic acknowledgment of one's familiarity with a difficult or unpleasant situation or experience described by someone else.

Mo: i want to have hot sex with you
Emily: tell me about it

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Tell me about it - slang

When somebody sais something about the situation your in and its obvious you be like Yeah tell me bout it or when something is said that is obvious

Mannn we been waitin in line for like an hour
Yeah tell me bout it

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Tell me about it

Said when talking about something you've experienced.

I hate when he does this.
Tell me about it.

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Tell me about it

1) A way of stating that they're talking about something you know very well or agree with.
2) A way of stating that they're actually talking about you. (Often used as sarcasm).

1)
Ben: Punching hurts people
Frank: Tell me about it!

2)
Ben: Did you tell her about your "problems"
Frank: Being god-like isn't a problem
Ben: Tell me about it

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Tell me about it

A way of saying you agree with someone.

Tom: Man, what a rough day.
Tim: Tell me about it.

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