What Does "you must be imagining things" Mean?
Learn what "you must be imagining things" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You must be imagining things.
It means the speaker is saying the other person is mistaken or not seeing reality clearly.
From Undercovered Heart, Episode 20
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker dismisses what the other person claims to have seen or understood.
Usage Scenario
Use this to deny someone's accusation or observation, but it often sounds dismissive or insulting. It can be very rude if used in a serious argument.
Better ways to say it
You're imagining things.
You must be seeing things.
You're making things up.
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