Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
3rd October 2024

You're joking!

We use this expression to say that we find it hard to believe something.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
My mum won the lottery last night!
You're joking!
No - honestly, she did. She won over five million!
Example 2
I've decided to sell the flat and go and work in Milwaukee.
You're joking!
No, seriously. It's something I've been thinking about for a while.

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