There don't get into that topic of conversation; i don't want to talk about that. used humorously, the phrase usually implies that the speaker has a potentially scandalous, sensitive, or otherwise complicated association with the topic steve: "i heard you once had a crazy party with a bunch of the hollywood a-listers—what was that like?" john: "don't go there, steve, that was a crazy night best left to the imagination a: "so, do you ever hear from your ex-husband?" b: "don't even go there. that divorce trial still gives me a headache - IDIOM OF THE DAY (ENGLISH TO ENGLISH)

There Don't Get Into That Topic Of Conversation; I Don't Want To Talk About That. Used Humorously, The Phrase Usually Implies That The Speaker Has A Potentially Scandalous, Sensitive, Or Otherwise Complicated Association With The Topic Steve: "I Heard You Once Had A Crazy Party With A Bunch Of The Hollywood A Listers—What Was That Like?" John: "Don't Go There, Steve, That Was A Crazy Night Best Left To The Imagination A: "So, Do You Ever Hear From Your Ex Husband?" B: "Don't Even Go There. That Divorce Trial Still Gives Me A Headache

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Back	Don't get into that topic of conversation; I don't want to talk about that. Used humorously, the phrase usually implies that the speaker has a potentially scandalous, sensitive, or otherwise complicated association with the topic. Steve: "I heard you once had a crazy party with a bunch of the Hollywood A-listers—what was that like?" John: "Don't go there, Steve, that was a crazy night best left to the imagination!" A: "So, do you ever hear from your ex-husband?" B: "Don't even go there. That divorce trial still gives me a headache!"

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DON'T GO THERE

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Don't get into that topic of conversation; I don't want to talk about that. Used humorously, the phrase usually implies that the speaker has a potentially scandalous, sensitive, or otherwise complicated association with the topic.

Steve: "I heard you once had a crazy party with a bunch of the Hollywood A-listers—what was that like?"

John: "Don't go there, Steve, that was a crazy night best left to the imagination!"

A: "So, do you ever hear from your ex-husband?"

B: "Don't even go there. That divorce trial still gives me a headache!"

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