Don't disturb me. vs Don't interrupt me.

Both 'don't disturb me' and 'don't interrupt me' are correct phrases in English. They can be used interchangeably to convey the message that someone should not bother or disrupt you. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1145 views

Don't disturb me.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask someone not to bother or disrupt you.

This phrase is used to politely ask someone not to disturb or bother you while you are busy or focused on something.

Examples:

Please don't disturb me while I'm working.
I need some quiet time, so please don't disturb me.
Don't disturb me, I'm trying to concentrate.
She asked her colleagues not to disturb her during the meeting.
The sign on the door said, 'Do not disturb.'

Alternatives:

Please don't bother me.
Please don't disrupt me.
Please don't distract me.
Please don't trouble me.
Please don't interfere with me.

Don't interrupt me.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask someone not to disrupt you while you are speaking or doing something.

This phrase is used to politely ask someone not to cut in while you are speaking or doing something that requires your full attention.

Examples:

Please don't interrupt me while I'm talking.
I was in the middle of a task when he interrupted me.
Don't interrupt me when I'm on the phone.
She hates it when people interrupt her during meetings.
He raised his hand to speak, but the teacher told him not to interrupt.

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The Zapruder film starts soon so don't interrupt me.
I have two things to tell you, so please don't interrupt me.
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No, don't interrupt me. It's small minds like yours that stand in the way of progress.
Crutch, don't interrupt me.
Well... don't interrupt me. "My hobbies include battle re-enactments, cage fighting, helping animals and big-game hunting."
Please don't interrupt me again.

Alternatives:

Please don't disturb me.
Please don't cut in.
Please don't break my concentration.
Please don't intrude on me.
Please don't disrupt me.

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