Cool MateGet out of here vs You gotta be shitting me
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Get out of here
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
You gotta be shitting me
SlangTop 5,000 (fairly common)
Most formal: Get out of hereMost common: Get out of here
| Get out of here | You gotta be shitting me | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɡɛt aʊt əv hɪə//🇺🇸 //ɡɛt aʊt əv hɪr// | 🇬🇧 //jʊ ˈɡɒtə bi ˈʃɪtɪŋ miː//🇺🇸 //jʊ ˈɡɑtə bi ˈʃɪtɪŋ mi// |
| Meaning | Leave this place. | You must be joking or not telling the truth. |
| Example | I can't believe you said that! Just get out of here. | You gotta be shitting me; there’s no way he won the lottery! |
| Register | Informal | Slang |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| Collocations | get out quickly, get out now, get out totally | You gotta be shitting me about that!, I can't believe you said that. You gotta be shitting me., You gotta be shitting me right now. |
| Antonyms | stay, remain | - |
| Common mistakes | Used in formal contexts or directly addressing authority figures., Confused with 'get out' (less specific), Misused in polite requests | Often used incorrectly in polite conversation., Misunderstood as literal rather than slang., Some may use it without knowing its vulgar connotation. |
| Usage notes | Used to tell someone to leave in a casual or surprised way. Not suitable for formal situations. | Used informally to express disbelief or surprise. It's often inappropriate in formal contexts. Use it with friends but avoid in professional situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Get out of here vs You gotta be shitting me
What's the difference between Get out of here and You gotta be shitting me?
Get out of here: Leave this place. You gotta be shitting me: You must be joking or not telling the truth.
Which is more formal: Get out of here and You gotta be shitting me?
Get out of here is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Get out of here and You gotta be shitting me?
Get out of here is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Get out of here: I can't believe you said that! Just get out of here. You gotta be shitting me: You gotta be shitting me; there’s no way he won the lottery!
Can I use Get out of here and You gotta be shitting me interchangeably?
Not always. Get out of here and You gotta be shitting me are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.