I must be dreaming vs you must be dreaming

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I must be dreaming' is used when the speaker is expressing disbelief or surprise about something happening to them. 'You must be dreaming' is used when the speaker is expressing disbelief or surprise about something happening to the listener.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

I must be dreaming

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express disbelief or surprise about something happening to the speaker.

This phrase is used when the speaker is expressing disbelief or surprise about something happening to them. It implies that the speaker finds the situation unbelievable.

Examples:

I must be dreaming because this can't be real.
I must be dreaming to have such good luck.

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I must be dreaming, the most horrible dream inside my head.
It's not true... I must be dreaming.
I think I must be dreaming.
I think she might be dreaming of one.
I'd be dreaming and I'd whisper your name in her ear.
True. Or I could just be dreaming.
I'd rather be dreaming Of someone than living alone
Now... At first I thought I must've been dreaming.
Mr President, Mr Pieper, I am surprised to hear you say that Mrs Krehl must be dreaming.
While I'm alone and always will be dreaming a little dream of me
I'll be dreaming of you.
How can I be dreaming it in such detail?
- You must be dreaming, girl.
It must be dreaming of flying in the sky.
In the bedroom - You'll be dreaming...
Mr. Mackey must be dreaming about something extremely traumatic.
I'm dreaming of dandelion salad.
I mean, dreaming about this exactly.
The whole world must be must be dreaming right now.
all that I can know is that I'll be dreaming pieces of you.

Alternatives:

This feels like a dream.
I can't believe this is happening.
Am I dreaming?
Is this real?
Pinch me, I must be dreaming.

you must be dreaming

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express disbelief or surprise about something happening to the listener.

This phrase is used when the speaker is expressing disbelief or surprise about something happening to the listener. It implies that the speaker finds the situation unbelievable.

Examples:

You must be dreaming if you think that's going to work.
You must be dreaming if you believe that story.

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- You must be dreaming, girl.
It must be dreaming of flying in the sky.
I think I must be dreaming.
I think she might be dreaming of one.
In the bedroom - You'll be dreaming...
Mr. Mackey must be dreaming about something extremely traumatic.
I must be dreaming, the most horrible dream inside my head.
True. Or I could just be dreaming.
The whole world must be must be dreaming right now.
I'd rather be dreaming Of someone than living alone
I'd be dreaming and I'd whisper your name in her ear.
Well, dreaming or not you won't be dreaming when the law taps you on the shoulder.
Mr President, Mr Pieper, I am surprised to hear you say that Mrs Krehl must be dreaming.
While I'm alone and always will be dreaming a little dream of me
Wouldn't you rather be dreaming about something nice back home?
l didn't sleep long enough to be dreaming.
Shouldn't a boy your age be dreaming about girls?
I'll be dreaming of you.
It's not true... I must be dreaming.
How can I be dreaming it in such detail?

Alternatives:

Are you serious?
You can't be serious.
You must be kidding.
You're joking, right?
You're pulling my leg.

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I must be dreaming vs you must be dreaming