Tell me about it

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

"My car broke down on the highway in the pouring rain, and I had to wait for hours for a tow truck." "Tell me about it," my friend replied, sighing as they clutched their own dead phone. (Their sigh and clutching the phone imply they're also stuck in a difficult situation).

by Arminkshipper July 20, 2024

Talking about it

You refuse to do that and we see how well that worked for me.

Hym "I've been talking about it but nothing was gained. So, I'm just going to kill a child and myself."

by Hym Iam July 27, 2024

about

used to indicate movement within a particular area.

"she looked about the room"

by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024

about

used to express location in a particular place.

"rugs strewn about the hall"

by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024

about

used to indicate movement in an area.

"men were floundering about"

by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024

about

used to express location in a particular place.

"there was a lot of flu about"

by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024

know what one is about

be aware of the implications of one's actions or of a situation, and of how best to deal with them.

Here's a sentence using "know what one is about":

She was a seasoned negotiator who clearly knew what she was about.

by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024