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Ways to Say "are you telling" in English
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Are you telling me
The speaker is asking for confirmation while showing surprise or disbelief.
From Lost And Found, Episode 19
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is reacting with surprise to a claim about a person still being alive.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to confirm something shocking. The full line is long and context-dependent, so it is better for subtitle study than a reusable phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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Are you telling me that someone kept her alive all this time?
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You're saying someone kept her alive?
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Did someone keep her alive all this time?
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