Tell me about it

Tell me about it! (informal)

something that you say in order to show sympathy to someone who has the same problem or bad experience as you. 'I've got so much work to do.' 'Tell me about it!'

See also: about, tell

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tell me about it

I have had the same experience. “I love my sister, but she can be a real bother sometimes.” “Oh, tell me about it.”

Usage notes: said in reaction to someone else's statement, as in the example

See also: about, tell