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do not get me started
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used to ask someone not to make one talk about a certain topic as it might start a lengthy, unpleasant discussion
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "do not get me started" and when to use it?
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.
Example
Oh, do n't get me started on reality TV shows; I have a lot to say about their negative influence on society.
Do not get me started on the inefficiency of the public transportation system; I could go on for hours.
Let's not get me started on people who do n't recycle; it frustrates me to no end.
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