are you kidding me? vs Are you joking me?

Both "Are you kidding me?" and "Are you joking me?" are commonly used phrases to express disbelief or surprise. However, "Are you kidding me?" is the more widely accepted and natural expression in English. It is more idiomatic and frequently used in everyday conversations.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 14948 views

are you kidding me?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express disbelief or surprise.

This phrase is used to express disbelief, shock, or surprise in response to something unexpected or hard to believe.

Examples:

Are you kidding me? I can't believe you won the lottery!
Are you kidding me? That's the best news I've heard all day!
Are you kidding me? I thought you were joking!
Are you kidding me? This can't be happening!
Are you kidding me? That's incredible!

Alternatives:

Are you serious?
Are you for real?
Are you pulling my leg?
You must be joking!
You're kidding, right?

Are you joking me?

This phrase is not a common or natural expression in English. It is not typically used in everyday conversations.

Show examples from the web [+]

- Are you joking me? - What?
This is a change for Lucas too okay? - Are you joking me?
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Is this like - Are you joking?
Are you joking? shhhh... they're tuning up
[bardsley] are you joking?
Dear lady, are you joking?!
Are you joking? - Really?
Selim, are you joking honey?
What exactly are you joking about?
Are you joking? It's about Leffingwell.
When we were at the store talking to Bertha, - were you joking?
- George, weren't you joking?
Sherry, can't I ever say anything at all without you joking me about it?
I'm sorry, who are you? - Are you joking?
Are we really sure? are you joking?
Fun? Are you joking? Margaritas, you guys, these guys.
You're joking me, right? Jake.
So wait, are you not joking?

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are you kidding me? vs Are you joking me?