English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you really expect me to buy that" Mean?
Learn what "you really expect me to buy that" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Express Doubt
You really expect me to buy that?
This means the speaker does not believe what was said and thinks it is unbelievable.
From Conflicted Hearts, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker doubts a claim and challenges whether the other person expects it to be believed.
Usage Scenario
Use it in arguments, skepticism, or blunt disagreement. It can sound sarcastic or rude depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
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You really expect me to buy that?
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Do you really expect me to believe that?
3
You want me to believe that?
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