you don't say
Definition of you don't say
—used to express surprise “She ran off with another man.” “You don't say!” ; often used ironically to show little surprise at something “They lost again.” “You don't say. What's that, eight in a row?”
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don'tplay
: do not
: does not
: a command or entreaty not to do something
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sayplay
: to express in words : state
: to state as opinion or belief : declare
: utter, pronounce
: something that is said : statement
: an expression of opinion
: a right or power to influence action or decision
: about, approximately
: for example : as
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