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You’re having a laugh

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31 July 2026

You’re having a laugh

We use this expression when we think something is unreasonable, unbelievable or unfair.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

The woman said that if I didn’t go away, she’d phone the police.

You’re having a laugh! You were only sitting on her garden wall. What’s wrong with that?

She saw it as trespassing, I suppose.

Example 2

I’m going to have to pay £500 to get my car windscreen fixed.

You’re having a laugh! It’s not worth that much, surely?

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