use your words

English

Phrase

use your words (imperative)

  1. Used by educators or caregivers to encourage an upset child to express the problem verbally instead of misbehaving physically.
  2. (by extension, Internet slang, derogatory) Used to mock or criticize a person perceived as being overemotional.
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