English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "please tell me you're joking" Mean?
Learn what "please tell me you're joking" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Please tell me you're joking.
This is a shocked way to ask whether something unbelievable is meant as a joke.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 40
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reacts with disbelief and asks the other person to confirm they are joking.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you cannot believe what someone just said. It can sound upset or sarcastic, depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
1
You're joking, right?
2
Please say you're joking.
3
Are you joking?
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