English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i must be hearing things" Mean?
Learn what "i must be hearing things" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt
I must be hearing things.
This means the speaker is so surprised or doubtful that they think they may have misheard.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 28
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is reacting as if what they heard may not be real or may have been misheard.
Usage Scenario
Use this when something sounds unbelievable or shocking. It is common in surprise reactions and can be said lightly or seriously.
Better ways to say it
1
I must be hearing things.
2
Did I hear that right?
3
I think I heard wrong.
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