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why r u telling me vs why r u telling it to me

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Why r u telling me' is used when questioning the reason behind someone telling you something, while 'why r u telling it to me' is used when questioning the reason behind someone telling something to you specifically.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1085 views

why r u telling me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to question the reason behind someone telling you something.

This phrase is used to question the motive or reason behind someone sharing information with you. It is commonly used in informal conversations or text messages.

Examples:

  • Why r u telling me about the party?
  • Why r u telling me your secrets?
  • Why r u telling me this now?
  • Not now, she got D-R-U...
  • My man, I'm an average j-o-e looking to score some d-r-u-gs.
  • Pam? r u finally ready? totally.
  • H-r-u-n-d-i. Wait till l tell them at home that l met him.
  • Grownups telling me what to do.
  • Probably telling me I'm overstimulated.
  • Franz was telling me about Finland.
  • My visions are telling me one thing, but reality is telling me another.
  • Appeal against the Order of the President of the Civil Service Tribunal of the European Union of 18 December 2009 in Case F-92/09 R U v Parliament, not yet reported in the ECR, seeking to have that order set aside.
  • The Order of the President the Civil Service Tribunal of the European Union of 18 December 2009 in Case F-92/09 R U v Parliament, not yet reported in the ECR, is set aside;
  • Appeal brought on 5 March 2010 by the European Parliament against the order of 18 December 2009 of the President of the Civil Service Tribunal in Case F-92/09 R U v Parliament
  • Telling me Gabriel is missing is like telling me an aircraft carrier is missing.
  • It seemed like he was telling me to avoid telling me something else.
  • Whereas you, literally, can't stop telling me.
  • So, Jordan was telling me about how great you are.
  • So, before we were interrupted, you were telling me about Robin Hood.
  • I figured, then I remembered you telling me about this place.
  • My wife's telling me to have faith.
  • Ma'am, are you telling me that he has...
  • Knutsford was just telling me how he's cleared his entire calendar for you.

Alternatives:

  • Why are you telling me
  • Why are you sharing this with me
  • Why are you informing me

why r u telling it to me

This phrase is correct and is used when questioning the reason behind someone telling something to you specifically.

This phrase is used to question the motive or reason behind someone sharing specific information with you. It implies that the information is being directed at you.

Examples:

  • Why r u telling it to me and not someone else?
  • Why r u telling it to me at this moment?
  • Why r u telling it to me in this way?
  • Not now, she got D-R-U...
  • My man, I'm an average j-o-e looking to score some d-r-u-gs.
  • Pam? r u finally ready? totally.
  • H-r-u-n-d-i. Wait till l tell them at home that l met him.
  • Appeal against the Order of the President of the Civil Service Tribunal of the European Union of 18 December 2009 in Case F-92/09 R U v Parliament, not yet reported in the ECR, seeking to have that order set aside.
  • The Order of the President the Civil Service Tribunal of the European Union of 18 December 2009 in Case F-92/09 R U v Parliament, not yet reported in the ECR, is set aside;
  • Appeal brought on 5 March 2010 by the European Parliament against the order of 18 December 2009 of the President of the Civil Service Tribunal in Case F-92/09 R U v Parliament
  • Application to suspend the application of the order of the President of the Civil Service Tribunal of the European Union of 18 December 2009 in Case F-92/09 R U v Parliament [2009] ECR I-0000.
  • Case T-103/10 P(R): Appeal brought on 5 March 2010 by the European Parliament against the order of 18 December 2009 of the President of the Civil Service Tribunal in Case F-92/09 R U v Parliament
  • No, Dad, you're telling it wrong.
  • Believe me, it was easier telling it than living it.
  • I wait for the moment they start telling it their way.
  • I just wanted to make sure that Wallowski was telling it straight.
  • Take your time telling it, because here comes the traffic.
  • And thanks for always telling it like it is.
  • It is not worth telling it.
  • I just wanted to make sure that Wallowski was telling it straight.
  • The only reason you're telling it is because you are one.
  • It has the ego telling it what it can't have and it has the superego telling it what it shouldn't want.
  • The BBC is crawling with consultants telling it to turn towards advertising; telling it to make deals with the very people who are trying to destroy it.

Alternatives:

  • Why are you telling it to me
  • Why are you sharing it with me
  • Why are you informing me about it

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