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Sarcasm & Humor
Don't hurt yourself
Used when playfully pointing out someone's lack of effort.
Literal Meaning
To refrain from causing physical harm to oneself
Actual Meaning
Sarcastic - you're not trying very hard
Examples in Context

Watching lazy help: 'Don't hurt yourself.' (Translation: You're barely trying)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Criticism of effort
  • 2Sarcastic
  • 3Do more
Phrase Thesaurus
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