The idiom "do not get me started" originated from the idea of avoiding a topic or subject that elicits strong emotions or opinions in the speaker. It is a statement used to caution others against initiating a conversation or discussion on a particular topic that the speaker feels passionate or strongly opinionated about. It is most often used as a warning to others to refrain from engaging the speaker on that specific subject.

What is the origin of the idiom "do not get me started" and when to use it?

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Definition und Bedeutung von „do not get me started“ im Englischen

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