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Gen X (1965-1979)Gen Y / Millennials (1980-1994)
Talk to the hand
Meaning
Gen X (1965-1979)Gen Y / Millennials (1980-1994)

Literal Meaning

Phrase directing someone to address one's hand

Actual Meaning

I'm not listening, stop talking to me

Context

Used when dismissing someone who is being annoying or irrelevant.

Examples

  • "'Talk to the hand!' (Translation: I'm done listening)"

Tips

  • 90s phrase
  • Very dismissive
  • With hand gesture
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
not interested
ignore
shut it
talk to the wall
dismiss
shut down
zone out
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