You had me completely fooled. vs You have completely fooled me.

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'You had me completely fooled' implies that the person was fooled in the past, while 'You have completely fooled me' suggests that the person is currently being fooled. The choice between the two depends on the context and the specific timing of the deception.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 1075 views

You had me completely fooled.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that someone was deceived in the past. It implies that the deception has already taken place.

Examples:

I thought you were telling the truth, but you had me completely fooled.
She had me completely fooled with her acting skills.

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I have to admit, the last time you were here you had me completely fooled.
You had me completely fooled.
And he had me completely fooled.
Maybe that, too, I could have been completely fooled.
He's got Mom and Dad completely fooled.
Spencer, somebody you know well has you completely fooled.
Had me completely fooled until tonight... when Jacques walked in while you were on the phone.
Well, if this is true, he's got your former partner completely fooled.
The good news is, they're completely fooled about us.
Now I understand... that I had been completely (perfectly) fooled.
You would never know, never know. I was fooled completely.
These roads had me completely turned around.
If I haven't been completely fooled a certain colleague is here.
We common mortals had been yet again completely fooled that day: the forecast had been inaccurate.
Yesterday, amongst all your gibberish, you said something I didn't know you, I would be completely fooled into thinking you were...
We had you completely fooled, didn't we?
I admit, you had me fooled.
He bet $55,000, only to have Eastgate go all-in. Elezra, completely fooled by Eastgate's slow play, called, and Eastgate took down the pot of $416,600.
Well, you had me fooled.
You had him believing it, all of them fooled.

Alternatives:

You completely fooled me in the past.
You had completely fooled me.
You had me fooled.
You had me believing your story.

You have completely fooled me.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that someone is currently being deceived. It implies that the deception is ongoing or recent.

Examples:

I can't believe you have completely fooled me with your lies.
You have completely fooled me with your disguise.

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Maybe that, too, I could have been completely fooled.
He's got Mom and Dad completely fooled.
Spencer, somebody you know well has you completely fooled.
I have to admit, the last time you were here you had me completely fooled.
Well, if this is true, he's got your former partner completely fooled.
And he had me completely fooled.
The good news is, they're completely fooled about us.
Now I understand... that I had been completely (perfectly) fooled.
You would never know, never know. I was fooled completely.
If I haven't been completely fooled a certain colleague is here.
Had me completely fooled until tonight... when Jacques walked in while you were on the phone.
We common mortals had been yet again completely fooled that day: the forecast had been inaccurate.
You fooled me, you fooled me.
Well, you have completely failed to console me.
Yesterday, amongst all your gibberish, you said something I didn't know you, I would be completely fooled into thinking you were...
With respect, Your Holiness, you have fooled me once.
You know, he fooled me, he- he fooled me.
Well, you could've fooled me.
By the looks of things, you could've fooled me.
Could've fooled me. Thank you.

Alternatives:

You are completely fooling me.
You have me fooled.
You have fooled me completely.
You have me completely deceived.

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You had me completely fooled. vs You have completely fooled me.