Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ill-tell-you-what-i-tell-you-what

Phrase
/ɪlˈtɛl.juː.wɒt aɪ ˈtɛl.juː.wɒt/
Definition
A colloquial expression used to emphasize a point or introduce a statement that may be surprising or noteworthy.
Examples
  • “Ill-tell-you-what, that concert was the best I’ve ever attended!”
  • “Ill-tell-you-what, we really need to get going if we want to make it on time.”
Meaning
This phrase is typically used in conversational contexts to draw attention to something the speaker thinks is particularly interesting or important.
Synonyms
  • Let me tell you something
  • I’ll tell you this
  • Believe me when I say