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17 June 2026

As if !

We use this expression to say that something is extremely unlikely or even impossible. It's short for 'As if that were possible.'

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

It's Sandra's birthday. Are you going to give her a present?

As if ! You know I hate her.

Example 2

Do you think Joe will be here early today?

As if ! He's never early, and there was a party last night, too !

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