don't tell anything vs don't say anything

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Don't tell anything' is not commonly used in English and may sound awkward. 'Don't say anything' is the more natural and common way to express the idea of remaining silent or not speaking.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

don't tell anything

'Don't tell anything' is not commonly used in English and may sound awkward.

The phrase 'don't tell anything' is not commonly used in English. It may be confusing or sound unnatural to native speakers. It is better to use 'don't say anything' instead.

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and this thing of you and me in Milan don't tell anything.
Listen, don't tell anything to mum Tomorrow dad will buy you an ice cream
Just don't tell Crosley anything.
They don't tell me anything.
Please don't tell his parent anything.
So we don't tell them anything until the last minute.
Remember, don't tell Kate anything.
Because I don't tell her anything.
You don't tell me anything.
But you don't tell her anything.
Just don't tell him anything.
And if Juliette tries to contact you, don't tell her anything.
Seriously, don't tell us anything.
Because you don't tell us anything either.
But I don't tell her anything.
Please, Chloe, don't tell Clark anything.
Or - you don't tell her anything.
- Then don't tell him anything.
Don't tell her anything about the investigation.
Please don't tell Ellie anything until I figure this out.

Alternatives:

don't say anything
keep quiet
remain silent
stay mum
keep one's mouth shut

don't say anything

'Don't say anything' is the more natural and common way to express the idea of remaining silent or not speaking.

'Don't say anything' is a common phrase used to indicate that someone should remain silent or not speak. It is a straightforward and widely understood expression.

Examples:

Please don't say anything about the surprise party.
I decided not to say anything to avoid causing any trouble.
When in doubt, it's best to not say anything at all.
She remained silent and didn't say anything during the meeting.
It's better to stay mum than to say something hurtful.

Alternatives:

keep quiet
remain silent
stay mum
keep one's mouth shut
stay silent

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