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别提了

bié tí le
HSK 7

English Meaning

say no more; don't bring it up; drop the subject

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别提了 我老大最近一脑门子的官司
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't ask—my boss is in a total mess right now and having a massive headache.”

1. PREVIOUS

那他今天怎么没过来

“Then why didn't he come today?”

“Don't ask. My boss has been swamped with troubles lately.”

3. NEXT

他怎么了

“What happened to him?”

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你看看你要不要再加点什么 别提了 真倒霉
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“Please don't scold me for being late; I had an awful time on the way here.”

1. PREVIOUS

怎么那么晚啊

“Why are you so late?”

“See if you want anything else. (Liang Danning) Don't mention it. I'm really unlucky.”

3. NEXT

怎么了

“(Sales Manager, GST Liquor China) What's wrong?”

《夜色正浓》 · dining_and_food
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母亲向来 不爱惹这些闲事 父亲就更别提了
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't bother asking our parents for money; they will definitely say no.”

1. PREVIOUS

就找我们借钱

“So he came to us for a loan.”

“Mother never likes getting involved in such things. And Father is even worse.”

3. NEXT

我手头也没钱

“I don't have any money myself.”

《良陈美锦》 · family_and_home
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