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I don't buy it vs I don't buy that

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning of not believing or accepting something. The choice between 'I don't buy it' and 'I don't buy that' is a matter of personal preference or context.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 795 views

I don't buy it

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express disbelief or skepticism.

This phrase is used to indicate that you do not believe or accept something that has been said or presented to you.

Examples:

  • A: I heard that aliens visited Earth last night. B: I don't buy it.

Alternatives:

  • I don't believe it
  • I'm not convinced
  • I'm skeptical
  • I doubt it
  • I'm not buying it

I don't buy that

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express disbelief or skepticism.

This phrase is used to indicate that you do not believe or accept a specific statement, idea, or situation.

Examples:

  • A: The moon landing was faked. B: I don't buy that.
  • I don't buy that.
  • I don't buy that he didn't know her.
  • Catherine, I don't buy that they just let you go. Okay, I don't know what's going on, but they will have a plan.
  • I don't buy that, Doctor.
  • I don't buy that she knew about Stan's past.
  • I don't buy that Lance was pulling a trick.
  • I don't buy that we're all defined by our circumstances.
  • I don't buy that the Mark is a terminal diagnosis.
  • I don't buy that, I want to see him now.
  • I don't buy that reform story for a minute.
  • Forgive me for sounding harsh, but I don't buy that for a second.
  • I don't buy that, Irv.
  • See, I don't buy that.
  • I don't buy that, Shaft.
  • Well, I don't buy that they'd fire him over riding a motorcycle.
  • No, sorry, I don't buy that.
  • Right, I don't buy that either...
  • Catherine, I don't buy that they just let you go.
  • I say you are full of it I don't buy that story.
  • I don't buy that whole story of her going to cosmetology school.

Alternatives:

  • I don't believe that
  • I'm not convinced by that
  • I'm skeptical about that
  • I doubt that
  • I'm not buying that

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