non mi dire

don't tell me

→ non
phrase Common #2,986
don't tell me Literally means “don't tell me.” As a standalone expression, it can show surprise, disbelief, or strong emotion, similar to “no way!” or “you don't say!”
IT: Non mi dire che hai già finito!
EN: Don't tell me you've already finished!

Non mi dire, l'hai preso a calci?

Don't tell me, did you kick it?

— Il profeta (2009)

No, non mi dire.

No, don't tell me.

— American Gangster (2007)

Non mi dire così, che mi metto a piangere.

Don't tell me that, or I'll start crying.

— Volver - Tornare (2006)

Non mi dire!

Don't tell me!

— Lars e una ragazza tutta sua (2007)

Ma non mi dire.

But don't tell me.

— Wolf Call - Minaccia in alto mare (2019)

Non mi dire cosa mangiare.

Don’t tell me what to eat.

Non mi dire.

Don't tell me.

— Audition (2000)

Ma non mi dire!

But don't tell me!

— War Machine (2026)

Non mi dire che sei innamorata di lui.

Don't tell me you're in love with him.

— The Mermaid (2016)