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Too good to be true

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2 August 2026

Too good to be true

We use this expression to describe something that seemed wonderful at first, but is not actually, or is not real.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: Yes

Informal: Yes

Example 1

You know that advert we saw for a Rolls Royce for just £100?

Yes, I called them. They told me it was a printing mistake. The price is £10,000!

I thought it was too good to be true!

Example 2

I got an email telling me I'd won the lottery.

I know. There are hundreds - and they're all criminal.

I thought it was too good to be true.

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