diff --git a/config/locales/client.en.yml b/config/locales/client.en.yml
index a0c08d138f3..a85072d124e 100644
--- a/config/locales/client.en.yml
+++ b/config/locales/client.en.yml
@@ -727,9 +727,9 @@ en:
       bulk:
         reset_read: "Reset Read"
         dismiss_posts: "Dismiss Posts"
-        dismiss_posts_tooltip: "Skip unread posts"
+        dismiss_posts_tooltip: "Clear unread counts on these topics but continue to show me when new posts are made"
         dismiss_topics: "Dismiss Topics"
-        dismiss_topics_tooltip: "Clear unread topics and reset tracking state to regular"
+        dismiss_topics_tooltip: "Stop showing these topics in my unread list when new posts are made"
         dismiss_new: "Dismiss New"
         toggle: "toggle bulk selection of topics"
         actions: "Bulk Actions"