我跟你们说不着
“I won't explain to you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
就你会拍桌子 你有什么理论依据 你说说
“I can slam tables too. What's your theoretical backing? Explain.”
我跟你们 说不着
“I won't explain to you.”
“I'll talk to someone reasonable.”
“You are not worth my breath; get out of my way.”
When disputes reach an impasse in Chinese communication, one party often refuses to engage further by escalating directly to someone of higher rank or authority who can actually make decisions.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
not on speaking terms; not in a position to discuss with someone
Used idiomatically in oral Chinese to signal that the other person lacks the standing, mutual understanding, or authority to talk.