English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it would be too good to be true" Mean?
Learn what "it would be too good to be true" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Express Doubt
I know, I knew it. It would be too good to be true.
This means something seems so positive that the speaker expects it will probably not last or may not be real.
From Good For Him, Episode 19
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He reacts to a situation by saying it seems almost unreal.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you think a situation looks unrealistically perfect. It is common in everyday English and works in both casual and serious contexts.
Better ways to say it
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It’s too good to be true.
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It would be too good to be true.
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This feels too good to be true.
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