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tell me about it 

1) A way of stating that they're talking about something you know very well or agree with.
2) A way of stating that they're actually talking about you. (Often used as sarcasm).
1)
Ben: Punching hurts people
Frank: Tell me about it!

2)
Ben: Did you tell her about your "problems"
Frank: Being god-like isn't a problem
Ben: Tell me about it
tell me about it by Aprimez November 14, 2011

tell me about it 

Said when talking about something you've experienced.
I hate when he does this.
Tell me about it.
tell me about it by krisk July 11, 2012

tell me about it 

When somebody sais something about the situation your in and its obvious you be like Yeah tell me bout it or when something is said that is obvious
Mannn we been waitin in line for like an hour
Yeah tell me bout it

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.
Mo: i want to have hot sex with you
Emily: tell me about it

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).

Tell me about it later 

A common American phrase used to end a conversation due to time constraints. Usually used to be polite.
Friend: ... So after the movie we found the craziest thing in the alley.
Me (about to do something important): Sounds interesting, tell me about it later.