do tell

Idioms  

1. A phrase used to express surprise about something, as in Jane's getting married again? Do tell. This expression does not necessarily ask the speaker to provide more details but merely expresses one's astonishment. [Colloquial; first half of 1800] For a synonym, see you don't say.

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Example Sentences

“Sometimes they do tell me, ‘Well, you’re the problem,’” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Some hacked companies do tell the public the full extent of data breaches, especially in other countries:

From BBC

“We continue to see pressure from consumer uncertainty and frozen housing conditions, said Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail in an interview. “Our customer who is the homeowner remains among the healthiest consumer cohorts, but they do tell us uncertainty is impacting their desire to spend on the home.”

From The Wall Street Journal

My delegation dial—the level of input you need to provide—consists of five notches: “do,” “tell,” “teach,” “coach” and “safety net.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Sometimes I get told I shouldn't and sometimes I probably do tell too much, or reveal too much, and people can see vulnerabilities in that and so forth.

From BBC