I tell you Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Stress Emphasis Use 'I tell you' to really stress what you're saying, as if underlining it. You're going to love this movie, I tell you. Pro Tip 2/3Conversational Tone 'I tell you' adds a friendly, chatty tone to your speech, making it less formal. This is the best pizza spot, I tell you! Pro Tip 3/3Sharing Strong Opinions It's suitable when you're sharing a personal, strong opinion or conviction. That's the worst idea, I tell you.