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UK//jʊ ɡɒt mi//US//ju ɡɑt mi//

Meaning of You got me

An expression of being deceived or caught off guard.

In simple words: You tricked or surprised me.

You got me in a sentence

  • When you revealed the surprise party, I said, 'You got me!'
  • I thought I knew the answer, but when you explained it, I gasped, 'You got me!'
  • After his clever joke, I couldn't help but laugh and admit, 'You got me!'
  • When she pulled off that prank, I knew right away that 'You got me!'
  • He thought he could sneak in late, and when I caught him, he just said, 'You got me!'

How to use You got me

Used in casual conversations to admit someone has deceived or amazed you. It is friendly and often humorous.

Grammar pattern

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Memory hint

Imagine a magician saying 'You got me!' after a trick.

Related words

Collocations with You got me

  • got me good
  • got me this time
  • you got me thinking

Synonyms for You got me

  • You fooled me
  • You tricked me
  • You surprised me

Common mistakes with You got me

  • Using in formal situations - this phrase is too casual.
  • Confusing with 'You got it' - which means 'yes' or 'I understand'.

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Frequently asked questions about You got me

What does You got me mean?

You tricked or surprised me.

What is the definition of You got me?

An expression of being deceived or caught off guard.

How do you use You got me in a sentence?

When you revealed the surprise party, I said, 'You got me!'

Can you give another example of You got me?

I thought I knew the answer, but when you explained it, I gasped, 'You got me!'

What are synonyms for You got me?

Common alternatives include You fooled me, You tricked me, You surprised me.

What words go with You got me?

It commonly pairs with got me good, got me this time, you got me thinking.

What are common mistakes when using You got me?

Using in formal situations - this phrase is too casual. Confusing with 'You got it' - which means 'yes' or 'I understand'.

How do you pronounce You got me?

US: //ju ɡɑt mi//, UK: //jʊ ɡɒt mi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You got me formal or informal?

"You got me" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You got me?

Used in casual conversations to admit someone has deceived or amazed you. It is friendly and often humorous.