tell you what

Meaning

1. Editorial95% of films

   Used in conversation to introduce a suggestion, an offer, or the point you are about to make.

In the movies · 230

• Oh, they don't? Well, I'll tell you what we gonna do.Smokey and the Bandit1977
• Not really, but it's kind of slow. Tell you what, you can help me out.Coffee and Cigarettes2004
• Tell you what, boys: Take me to the doc in El Paso, - I'll get you your freedom. - [gun cocking] - No. No, please... - [gunshot echoing]Django Unchained2012
• Tell you whatThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.2015
• Tell you what?Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor2013
• Tell you what?Gone Girl2014
• Tell you what.Nightmare Alley2021
• I'll tell you what.Scream2022

More expressions

• come with me
• on own
• do me a favor
• in love with
• figure it out
• get away with
• i was wondering if
• give me a hand
• sick of
• can't stand
• let me help you
• give me a minute