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Asking a friend not to spoil it in English (beginner)
Beginner English for asking a friend not to spoil it. Key line: “Please don't spoil it. I'm watching tonight.”
Full script
Lin
Please don't spoil it. I'm watching tonight.
Them
Okay, I won't say anything.
Lin
Really? You always spoil the best parts.
Them
No, I can keep a secret.
Lin
Ben, please. Not even one word.
Them
Fine. I can talk about milk instead.
Lin
Great. Spoil milk, not the show.
Them
Deal. I only spoil milk, not shows.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
No spoilers
✓ Please don't spoil it.Please don't spoil it.
'it' = the story or ending
Say nothing
✓ I won't say anything.I won't say anything.
Very common and natural
Keep a secret
✓ I can keep a secret.I can keep a secret.
Use this to say you won't tell
One word
✓ Not even one word.Not even one word.
Stronger than 'don't spoil it'
Quick answers
No spoilers: what to say in English
Say “Please don't spoil it.” — please don't spoil it. 'it' = the story or ending.
Say nothing: what to say in English
Say “I won't say anything.” — i won't say anything. Very common and natural.
Keep a secret: what to say in English
Say “I can keep a secret.” — i can keep a secret. Use this to say you won't tell.
One word: what to say in English
Say “Not even one word.” — not even one word. Stronger than 'don't spoil it'.