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UK//ɪts bəˈnɑː.nəz//US//ɪts bəˈnæn.əs//

Meaning of It's bananas

An expression to indicate that something is absurd or outrageous.

In simple words: It's crazy or surprising.

It's bananas in a sentence

  • When he told me he painted his house bright pink, I thought, it's bananas!
  • The way she danced at the wedding? It's bananas!
  • Can you believe they canceled the concert? It's bananas!
  • The prices of the tickets were so high, it's bananas!
  • Hearing that they won the lottery again? That's just bananas!

How to use It's bananas

Used in casual conversations to express disbelief or astonishment. Avoid in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a person getting shocked by seeing a bunch of bananas.

Related words

Collocations with It's bananas

  • it's bananas to think
  • it's bananas how
  • it's bananas that

Synonyms for It's bananas

  • It's crazy
  • It's absurd
  • It's ridiculous
  • It's unbelievable
  • It's outrageous

Common mistakes with It's bananas

  • Using it in a formal context where serious language is expected.
  • Misunderstanding it as a literal statement about fruit.

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Frequently asked questions about It's bananas

What does It's bananas mean?

It's crazy or surprising.

What is the definition of It's bananas?

An expression to indicate that something is absurd or outrageous.

How do you use It's bananas in a sentence?

When he told me he painted his house bright pink, I thought, it's bananas!

Can you give another example of It's bananas?

The way she danced at the wedding? It's bananas!

What are synonyms for It's bananas?

Common alternatives include It's crazy, It's absurd, It's ridiculous, It's unbelievable, It's outrageous.

What words go with It's bananas?

It commonly pairs with it's bananas to think, it's bananas how, it's bananas that.

What are common mistakes when using It's bananas?

Using it in a formal context where serious language is expected. Misunderstanding it as a literal statement about fruit.

How do you pronounce It's bananas?

US: //ɪts bəˈnæn.əs//, UK: //ɪts bəˈnɑː.nəz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is It's bananas formal or informal?

"It's bananas" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use It's bananas?

Used in casual conversations to express disbelief or astonishment. Avoid in formal settings.