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You gotta be kidding me vs You've got to be kidding me

Both of these phrases are correct and commonly used in informal spoken English. They're interchangeable and share the same meaning. The choice between 'You gotta be kidding me.' and 'You've got to be kidding me.' is a matter of personal preference or regional dialect.

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Last updated: September 28, 2024 • 16613 views

You gotta be kidding me

This phrase is a common informal expression used in spoken English.

This phrase is a casual way of expressing disbelief or surprise. It is often used in informal conversations.

Examples:

You gotta be kidding me! I can't believe you did that.
I gotta be kidding myself if I think that plan will work.
She gotta be kidding if she thinks I'll agree to that.
We gotta be kidding ourselves if we believe that story.
Do you gotta be kidding me with that proposal?

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Last updated: November 09, 2024

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Alternatives:

you've got to be kidding me
you have to be kidding me
you must be kidding me
you can't be serious
are you joking?

You've got to be kidding me

This phrase is a common informal expression used in spoken English.

This phrase is a casual way of expressing disbelief or surprise. It is often used in informal conversations.

Examples:

You've got to be kidding me! That's unbelievable.
I've got to be kidding myself if I think that will work.
She's got to be kidding if she expects me to believe that.
We've got to be kidding ourselves if we think that's true.
Do you've got to be kidding me with that suggestion?

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Last updated: November 09, 2024

1 day ago ... You've got to be kidding me bro!! #Miscellaneous. Bro came with ... r/indianbikes ...
Jul 23, 2024 ... r/dexcom - You've got to be kidding me. 2. 3 upvotes · 4 ...
If say to yourself, “You've got to be kidding me!” complete with optional swear word, it's because you didn't manage expectations of the potential outcomes.
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Aug 12, 2024 ... You've got to be kidding me. For the second time in less than three months, the northern lights put on a show over the #pittsburgh skyline, ...
Full episodes of the You've Got To Be Kidding Me podcast, covering TNA history one month at a time. · Ep. 1 TNA June 2002 - Creation of TNA, Building A Roster, ...
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Alternatives:

you gotta be kidding me
you have to be kidding me
you must be kidding me
you can't be serious
are you joking?

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