English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "you're too good to be true" Mean?

Learn what "you're too good to be true" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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too good to be true.

It means the speaker thinks the other person seems unusually perfect or attractive, almost suspiciously so.

From Hidden Agenda, Episode 29

When do people say this?

Scene Context

A speaker tells someone they seem almost unrealistically perfect.

Usage Scenario

Use this in flirting or romantic conversation when admiring someone. It can sound sweet, but sometimes it also suggests disbelief or caution.

Better ways to say it

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You're too good to be true.
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You seem too good to be true.
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You’re almost too good to be true.

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