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You're joking!

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3 October 2026

You're joking!

We use this expression to say that we find it hard to believe something.

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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