you're kidding

you're kidding (me)

You cannot be serious; I don't believe it; this can't be true. A: "Did you hear that Sam got promoted to General Manager?" B: "You're kidding me! That guy couldn't manage his way out of a paper bag!" Oh, you're kidding! How can the traffic already be so backed up?
See also: kid
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

you’re ˈkidding

,

you must be ˈkidding

(spoken) used to show that you are very surprised at something that somebody has just said: ‘Did you hear about Christine? She won some money on the lottery.’ ‘You’re kidding! How much?’ You’ve called the police? You’re kidding me!
See also: kid
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • you're kidding (me)
  • you must be kidding (me)
  • you have got to be kidding (me)
  • You've got to be kidding!
  • (Are) you kidding (me)?
  • no kidding
  • No kidding!
  • wouldn't be seen dead with
  • wouldn't be caught dead with (someone)
  • who am I kidding
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