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UK//jʊ ˈɡɒtə bi ˈʃɪtɪŋ miː//US//jʊ ˈɡɑtə bi ˈʃɪtɪŋ mi//

Meaning of You gotta be shitting me

An expression of disbelief or surprise.

In simple words: You must be joking or not telling the truth.

You gotta be shitting me in a sentence

  • You gotta be shitting me; there’s no way he won the lottery!
  • When she told me she quit her job, I was like, you gotta be shitting me!
  • You gotta be shitting me; that’s the highest score anyone has ever gotten!
  • When they said the concert was canceled, I thought, you gotta be shitting me!

How to use You gotta be shitting me

Used informally to express disbelief or surprise. It's often inappropriate in formal contexts. Use it with friends but avoid in professional situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Sounds like 'You got to be kidding me' – think of someone in disbelief.

Related words

Collocations with You gotta be shitting me

  • 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.

Synonyms for You gotta be shitting me

Common mistakes with You gotta be shitting me

  • Often used incorrectly in polite conversation.
  • Misunderstood as literal rather than slang.
  • Some may use it without knowing its vulgar connotation.

Compare You gotta be shitting me with No way, Get out of here

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Frequently asked questions about You gotta be shitting me

What does You gotta be shitting me mean?

You must be joking or not telling the truth.

What is the definition of You gotta be shitting me?

An expression of disbelief or surprise.

How do you use You gotta be shitting me in a sentence?

You gotta be shitting me; there’s no way he won the lottery!

Can you give another example of You gotta be shitting me?

When she told me she quit her job, I was like, you gotta be shitting me!

What are synonyms for You gotta be shitting me?

Common alternatives include You must be kidding me, Are you serious?, No way, You're joking, Get out of here.

What words go with You gotta be shitting me?

It commonly pairs with 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..

What are common mistakes when using You gotta be shitting me?

Often used incorrectly in polite conversation. Misunderstood as literal rather than slang. Some may use it without knowing its vulgar connotation.

How do you pronounce You gotta be shitting me?

US: //jʊ ˈɡɑtə bi ˈʃɪtɪŋ mi//, UK: //jʊ ˈɡɒtə bi ˈʃɪtɪŋ miː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You gotta be shitting me formal or informal?

"You gotta be shitting me" is slang, so it fits very casual settings and is usually avoided in writing.

When should I use You gotta be shitting me?

Used informally to express disbelief or surprise. It's often inappropriate in formal contexts. Use it with friends but avoid in professional situations.