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You don't think

🇬🇧 UK //juː dəʊnt θɪŋk// 🇺🇸 US //ju doʊnt θɪŋk//

Meaning of You don't think

A phrase used to express disbelief or doubt about someone's opinion.

In simple words: A way to say someone might not believe something.

You don't think in a sentence

• You don't think I would lie to you, do you?
• When you say you’ll finish it today, you don't think that's realistic.
• You don't think she would leave without saying goodbye?
• You don’t think this project will succeed without more funding.
• Honestly, you don't think this celebrity would come to our party.

How to use You don't think

Used when challenging someone's belief or opinion. Can be informal in disputes, but is also suitable in serious discussions.

Grammar pattern

phrase used in conversation

Memory hint

Imagine someone shaking their head with disbelief, saying, 'You don't think!'

Related words

Collocations with You don't think

• You don't think so
• You don't think that's right
• You don't think I can do it
• You don't think he means it
• You don't think it will happen

Synonyms for You don't think

• You can't be serious
• No way
• Are you joking
• Really?
• You must be kidding

Common mistakes with You don't think

• Omitting 'you' when saying it.
• Using in overly formal contexts.
• Confusing it with other phrases like 'you think not'.

Frequently asked questions about You don't think

What does You don't think mean?

A way to say someone might not believe something.

What is the definition of You don't think?

A phrase used to express disbelief or doubt about someone's opinion.

How do you use You don't think in a sentence?

You don't think I would lie to you, do you?

Can you give another example of You don't think?

When you say you’ll finish it today, you don't think that's realistic.

What are synonyms for You don't think?

Common alternatives include You can't be serious, No way, Are you joking, Really?, You must be kidding.

What words go with You don't think?

It commonly pairs with You don't think so, You don't think that's right, You don't think I can do it, You don't think he means it, You don't think it will happen.

What are common mistakes when using You don't think?

Omitting 'you' when saying it. Using in overly formal contexts. Confusing it with other phrases like 'you think not'.

How do you pronounce You don't think?

US: //ju doʊnt θɪŋk//, UK: //juː dəʊnt θɪŋk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You don't think?

Used when challenging someone's belief or opinion. Can be informal in disputes, but is also suitable in serious discussions.