do not go there

An extended and more emphatic use of the expression "don't go there". An urgent appeal to not follow a line of reasoning to its ultimate conclusion for fear that the conclusion will be offensive, unpleasant, or generally objectionable. The ultimate emphatic use would be "Do. Not. Go. There." with breathless pauses between each word. In general, a dire warning that grave consequences will follow from "going there".

A: "So, the two of them had a one-night stand and she forgot to take her birth control pill..."
B: <interjecting> Don't go there.
A: "...and, wouldn't you know it, nine months later..."
B: <more urgently> Do not go there!
A: "...yup, that's right...presto, instant teenage mother."
B: Damn. You went there.

by The Mensa Man December 14, 2011

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Get the do not go theremug.

Doing a Ben

Repeatedly posting and re-posting memes, images or links in chats or threats when they have been posted by previous contributors already. Not clear where this originated but is basically referring to someone who wants to add content but can't be bothered to scroll back or read other people's posts or contributions. Presumably originally referred to a specific person but now seen in several different forums

X already posted that literally five minutes ago, stop doing a Ben.

by WarpinggreatMike October 23, 2022

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