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6 Dec 2022
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What does Hey, can the phrase "you're killing me" be used to express disappointment? mean?
What does Hey, can the phrase "you're killing me" be used to express disappointment? mean?
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6 Dec 2022
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@Rudest1ny you’re killing me means you are making me laugh a lot/you are really funny. I haven’t heard it used to express disappointment actually.
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@Rudest1ny you’re killing me means you are making me laugh a lot/you are really funny. I haven’t heard it used to express disappointment actually.
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@Rudest1ny It can also mean someone is causing you difficulty. For example during a negotiation about the price of something, you could say "you're killing me" if they aren't compromising on a good price for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N06nVCFoock
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@edwardws I agree with Edward and I'll add another context: If someone is telling you a story and they're taking their time getting to the juicy, exciting part and you're in suspense, impatient to know what happened...
A: So then I went into the cave and found a big box buried under some rocks.
B: Is that were the money was???!!!
A: Hold on... I'm getting to that part. The box contained a note...
B: You're killing me!
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