Cool MateGet out of here vs This ain't captain kangaroo
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Get out of here
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
This ain't captain kangaroo
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Get out of here
| Get out of here | This ain't captain kangaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɡɛt aʊt əv hɪə//🇺🇸 //ɡɛt aʊt əv hɪr// | 🇬🇧 //ðɪs eɪnt ˈkæptɪn ˈkæŋɡəruː//🇺🇸 //ðɪs eɪnt ˈkæptɪn ˈkæŋɡəru// |
| Meaning | Leave this place. | This is not Captain Kangaroo. |
| Example | I can't believe you said that! Just get out of here. | When he said we could leave early, I thought, this ain't captain kangaroo! |
| Register | Informal | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | get out quickly, get out now, get out totally | this ain't reality, this ain't fair, this ain't happening |
| Antonyms | stay, remain | - |
| Common mistakes | Used in formal contexts or directly addressing authority figures., Confused with 'get out' (less specific), Misused in polite requests | Using 'ain't' in very formal writing., Confusing the expression with other references to TV characters., Assuming all audiences will understand the reference. |
| Usage notes | Used to tell someone to leave in a casual or surprised way. Not suitable for formal situations. | Used to express disbelief or disagreement, often in a casual context. Avoid in formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Get out of here vs This ain't captain kangaroo
What's the difference between Get out of here and This ain't captain kangaroo?
Get out of here: Leave this place. This ain't captain kangaroo: This is not Captain Kangaroo.
Which is more common: Get out of here and This ain't captain kangaroo?
Get out of here is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Get out of here: I can't believe you said that! Just get out of here. This ain't captain kangaroo: When he said we could leave early, I thought, this ain't captain kangaroo!
Can I use Get out of here and This ain't captain kangaroo interchangeably?
Not always. Get out of here and This ain't captain kangaroo are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.