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Don't you get any ideas or Don't get any ideas. #1 (permalink) Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:26 am   Don't you get any ideas or Don't get any ideas.
 

Hi everyone,

I don't seem to get a satisfactory answer in a dictionary, but what does: 'Don't you get any ideas.' or 'Don't get any ideas.' mean? Does it mean: don't think of any funny ideas or don't let your imagination run wild.

Example: a friend of mine is drunk. Another friend has noticed this too.

I: Look, Peter is drunk, don't you think we should bring him home.

My other friend: No, let's not. We can poke a lot of fun at him.

I: No, and don't get any ideas, you!

P.S.: Is it possible to say: 'Don't you get any ideas.' and 'Don't get any ideas, you?

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Don't you get any ideas or Don't get any ideas. #2 (permalink) Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:22 am   Don't you get any ideas or Don't get any ideas.
 

yes

However, note this correction:
Don't you think we should take him home?
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Don't you get any ideas or Don't get any ideas. #3 (permalink) Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:11 am   Don't you get any ideas or Don't get any ideas.
 

Another common expression with a similar meaning is "don't even think about it".
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