don't get someone started

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Phrase

don't get someone started

  1. (idiomatic) Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
    "Do you know what the veterinary bill was?" / "Oh, don't get me started."
    Don't get him started on conspiracy theories, or you'll never hear the end of it!

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