you wouldn't read about it

you wouldn't read about it

Something is so unbelievable, unusual, or ridiculous that it would be surprising to see in a story, let alone in real life. Primarily heard in Australia. It's been so surreal, all the fame following the outcome of the trial—you would read about it!
See also: read
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

you wouldn't read about it

used to express incredulity, disgust, or ruefulness. Australian & New Zealand informal
See also: read
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • GMAB
  • you can't expect (one) to believe (something)
  • You can't expect me to believe that
  • you don't expect (one) to believe (something)
  • a saddle on a sow
  • cockamamie
  • cockamamie story
  • from the ridiculous to the sublime
  • come again
  • come again?