tell me about it

tell me about it
   I am already aware of that unfortunate fact
   You are likely to get a withering look if you accept the invitation:
    'It's the worst idea I ever heard.' 'Tell me about it,' said Keaty. (Garland, 1996 — Keaty already knew it was a bad idea)

How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. . 2014.

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