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Asking a friend not to spoil it in English
What to say when you haven't watched something yet and don't want spoilers.
Full script
Lin
Don't tell me! No spoilers! I haven't watched it yet!
Them
Relax, I won't say anything.
Lin
Good. Because I'm watching the finale tonight.
Them
Oh, you're gonna cry when he...
Lin
Stop! Zip it!
Them
I didn't say he dies!
Lin
...You just did.
Them
Oops. Well, at least you won't cry alone.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Must-know
✓ No spoilers!Say this to stop spoilers
spoiler = story reveal; spoil = reveal it
For TV fans
✓ I'm watching the finale tonight.Say what you're watching tonight
finale = last episode
Casual
✓ Zip it!Strong: stop talking
Like zipping your mouth shut
Save this
✓ You just did.Call out the spoiler
Use when they say they didn't say it
Quick answers
Must-know: what to say in English
Say “No spoilers!” — say this to stop spoilers. spoiler = story reveal; spoil = reveal it.
For TV fans: what to say in English
Say “I'm watching the finale tonight.” — say what you're watching tonight. finale = last episode.
Casual: what to say in English
Say “Zip it!” — strong: stop talking. Like zipping your mouth shut.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “You just did.” — call out the spoiler. Use when they say they didn't say it.