don't get me started



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don't get me started

An exclamation of weariness or despair regarding a topic that has just been introduced and about which the speaker feels very strongly and (usually) has a negative opinion of. A: "So, what do you think of the new tax law that Congress just passed?" B: "Oh, don't get me started! If the government had its way, we'd be taxed for the privilege to breathe!"
See also: get, start

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Moema-Portuguese (Brazilian)
Hermionehər-MIE-ə-nee (English)Greek Mythology
Aleksandrah-lyek-SAHNDR (Russian), ah-leek-SAHNDR (Russian)Russian, Armenian, Ukrainian
DaveyDAY-veeEnglish
ValtteriVAHLT-te-reeFinnish
Williams['wijəmz]