don't get someone started

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Phrase

don't get someone started

(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!

Translations

used to attempt to avoid a discussion

Chinese:
Mandarin: please add this translation if you can
Finnish: älä kerro
Polish: nie każ mi zaczynać, nie zaczynaj
Portuguese: nem me fale (speaking for oneself)

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