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You gotta be kidding me

🇬🇧 UK //jʊ ˈɡɒtə bi ˈkɪdɪŋ miː// 🇺🇸 US //jʊ ˈɡɑtə bi ˈkɪdɪŋ mi//

Meaning of You gotta be kidding me

A phrase expressing disbelief or surprise.

In simple words: You must be joking.

You gotta be kidding me in a sentence

• You got the promotion after just one month? You gotta be kidding me!
• When she said she won the lottery, I thought, 'You gotta be kidding me.'
• He actually believes he's the best player? You gotta be kidding me!
• You gotta be kidding me, there’s no way they canceled the concert!
• After hearing the news, my friend exclaimed, 'You gotta be kidding me!'

How to use You gotta be kidding me

Used in casual conversation to express disbelief or surprise. It's not suitable for formal situations.

Grammar pattern

fixed expression

Memory hint

Imagine someone tricking you - it’s hard to believe!

Related words

Collocations with You gotta be kidding me

• You gotta be joking
• You gotta be serious
• You gotta be kidding me!
• You gotta be joking me!
• That's a joke!

Synonyms for You gotta be kidding me

• Are you serious?
• No way!
• You can't be serious!
• Really?
• Is that a joke?

Common mistakes with You gotta be kidding me

• Using in formal or serious contexts.
• Confusing with 'You must be joking.'
• Misplacing the word 'gotta' with 'have to'.

Frequently asked questions about You gotta be kidding me

What does You gotta be kidding me mean?

You must be joking.

What is the definition of You gotta be kidding me?

A phrase expressing disbelief or surprise.

How do you use You gotta be kidding me in a sentence?

You got the promotion after just one month? You gotta be kidding me!

Can you give another example of You gotta be kidding me?

When she said she won the lottery, I thought, 'You gotta be kidding me.'

What are synonyms for You gotta be kidding me?

Common alternatives include Are you serious?, No way!, You can't be serious!, Really?, Is that a joke?.

What words go with You gotta be kidding me?

It commonly pairs with You gotta be joking, You gotta be serious, You gotta be kidding me!, You gotta be joking me!, That's a joke!.

What are common mistakes when using You gotta be kidding me?

Using in formal or serious contexts. Confusing with 'You must be joking.' Misplacing the word 'gotta' with 'have to'.

How do you pronounce You gotta be kidding me?

US: //jʊ ˈɡɑtə bi ˈkɪdɪŋ mi//, UK: //jʊ ˈɡɒtə bi ˈkɪdɪŋ miː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You gotta be kidding me formal or informal?

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

When should I use You gotta be kidding me?

Used in casual conversation to express disbelief or surprise. It's not suitable for formal situations.