Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

youre-telling-me

Phrase

/jʊər ˈtɛlɪŋ mi/

Definition

A colloquial expression used to convey surprise or disbelief about something that was just mentioned, often implying that the speaker already knew the information.

Examples

“You scored the highest in the test? You’re telling me!”
“He just quit his job? You’re telling me!”
“They won the game? You’re telling me!”

Meaning

This phrase is frequently used in informal conversation to express incredulity or to emphasize that the speaker finds the information surprising, ironic, or self-evident.