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Rather you than me

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27 July 2026

Rather you than me

We use this expression to say that we would prefer not to do something.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Someone has got to tell the manager that his car has been damaged.

Rather you than me. He really loves that car. He's going to be angry.

Example 2

We've got to go outside and make sure the gates are closed.

Rather you than me. I'm frightened of the dark.

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