don't call us, we'll call you
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don't
call
us
,
we'll
call
you
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idiomatic
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sometimes
humorous
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A stereotypical statement from a hiring organisation to a potential candidate, suggesting that the candidate will not be hired.
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don't ring us, we'll ring you
See also
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Hollywood principle
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