Appendix:Snowclones/tell me X without (actually) telling me X
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Phrase edit
tell me you X without telling me you X
- (snowclone) Your character traits give your identity away.
- All I've had for dinner this week so far is chicken nuggets.
Tell me you're a bachelor without telling me you're a bachelor.
Usage notes edit
Commonly seen in online conversation mediums where the target's writing betrays their attempt to blend in.