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Meaning of don't get someone started | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Português nem me fale

Examples

“"Do you know⟳ what the veterinary bill was?" / "Oh, don't get⟳ me started."”
“Don't get⟳ him started on conspiracy theories, or you'll never hear⟳ the end⟳ of it!”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

don't get your honey where you make your money don't get your hopes up don't get your meat where you get your bread don't give me that don't give up your day job don't hate the player, hate the game

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