English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i think you're making it up" Mean?
Learn what "i think you're making it up" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Express Doubt
I think you're making it up.
The speaker thinks the other person is inventing the story or lying.
From Faded Threads, Episode 19
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker doubts the other person and thinks they are lying.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you doubt someone's story in an argument or investigation. It can sound accusatory if said directly.
Better ways to say it
1
I think you're making it up.
2
I think you're lying.
3
I don't believe you.
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