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no you don't
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used to express one's desire to stop someone from doing something
Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "no you don't" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "no you don't" is not precisely documented and it likely emerged organically in the course of everyday language use. This idiomatic expression is typically used to express a direct and immediate objection or intervention to stop a particular action or behavior.
Examples
No you don't; put that phone back on the table.
