don't tell me what I have to do

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don't tell me what I have to do(
dont
 
tehl
 
mi
 
wuhd
 
ay
 
hahv
 
tu
 
du
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. no me digas lo que tengo que hacer
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Don't tell me what I have to do! You're not my father.¡No me digas lo que tengo que hacer! No eres mi padre.
b. no me diga lo que tengo que hacer
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Don't tell me what I have to do again. I have a list right here.No me diga de nuevo lo que tengo que hacer. Tengo una lista aquí mismo.
a. no me digan lo que tengo que hacer (plural)
Don't tell me what I have to do. I'm perfectly capable of making decisions by myself.No me digan lo que tengo que hacer. Soy totalmente capaz de tomar decisiones yo solo.
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