English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you've got to be kidding me" Mean?
Learn what "you've got to be kidding me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Express Doubt
You've got to be kidding me.
It means the speaker thinks something is unbelievable, absurd, or not serious.
From The Billionaire’S Lost Love, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reacts in disbelief to what they just heard.
Usage Scenario
Use this when reacting to shocking or ridiculous news. It is very common in spoken English and can be playful or angry depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
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You've got to be kidding me.
2
You have got to be kidding me.
3
Are you kidding me?
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