Because English is not my mother tongue , l often get confused when l hear someone especially young people tell elders don't be silly Therefore Nairalanders please explain is DON'T BE SILLY AN ABUSE ?
Best answer gets one jersey of your favorite European football club free.I will send it directly from here (China)to be picked up in my Lagos office..

it all depends in which context the words are said:
- if you ask your GF if she loves you, and she replies DONT BE SILLY.......that would be an INSULT.
- if that same GF asks you if she can put tap water in the car fuel tank, and you reply DONT BE SILLY....that would be an EDUCATION!!!!
- if your son says he wants to marry the gal he met last night, and you say DONT BE SILLY.......thats an ADVICE!!!!!!

Thanks, This sounds great.