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You're gonna shoot me

🇬🇧 UK //jʊər ˈgɒnə ʃuːt miː// 🇺🇸 US //jʊr ˈgɑnə ʃut mi//

Meaning of You're gonna shoot me

A phrase indicating disbelief or surprise at a statement; can be used humorously.

In simple words: You will hurt me with a gun.

You're gonna shoot me in a sentence

• When he said he failed the exam, I was like, 'You're gonna shoot me!'
• She told me she's moving away? You're gonna shoot me!
• He thinks he can run a marathon? You're gonna shoot me!
• After hearing her plans for the group project, I just said, 'You're gonna shoot me.'
• When he revealed his surprise party idea, all I could say was, 'You're gonna shoot me!'

How to use You're gonna shoot me

Commonly used in casual conversations, often in joking or theatrical contexts. Not appropriate in serious discussions about violence.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine a playful situation where someone pretends to act shocked.

Related words

Collocations with You're gonna shoot me

• shoot me down
• shoot me a message
• shoot me straight
• shoot me with questions
• shoot me a glance

Synonyms for You're gonna shoot me

• you're kidding
• no way
• are you serious
• you must be joking
• that's unbelievable

Common mistakes with You're gonna shoot me

• Misunderstanding it as a literal threat
• Using in formal contexts
• Confusing with similar phrases like 'shoot me down'

Frequently asked questions about You're gonna shoot me

What does You're gonna shoot me mean?

You will hurt me with a gun.

What is the definition of You're gonna shoot me?

A phrase indicating disbelief or surprise at a statement; can be used humorously.

How do you use You're gonna shoot me in a sentence?

When he said he failed the exam, I was like, 'You're gonna shoot me!'

Can you give another example of You're gonna shoot me?

She told me she's moving away? You're gonna shoot me!

What are synonyms for You're gonna shoot me?

Common alternatives include you're kidding, no way, are you serious, you must be joking, that's unbelievable.

What words go with You're gonna shoot me?

It commonly pairs with shoot me down, shoot me a message, shoot me straight, shoot me with questions, shoot me a glance.

What are common mistakes when using You're gonna shoot me?

Misunderstanding it as a literal threat Using in formal contexts Confusing with similar phrases like 'shoot me down'

How do you pronounce You're gonna shoot me?

US: //jʊr ˈgɑnə ʃut mi//, UK: //jʊər ˈgɒnə ʃuːt miː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You're gonna shoot me formal or informal?

"You're gonna shoot me" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You're gonna shoot me?

Commonly used in casual conversations, often in joking or theatrical contexts. Not appropriate in serious discussions about violence.