I don't believe it Meaning in English

expression

US

EYE DONT bee-LEEV it

UK

EYE dohnt bi-LEEV it

Definition

An expression used when you are very surprised or shocked by something, or when you think something is not true.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in informal spoken English, often expresses surprise, shock, or disbelief. It can be used for both positive and negative events. Used alone or with details: 'I don't believe it, he won!' Similar to 'No way!' but less slangy.

• Spanish: no lo creo - no me lo creo
• Portuguese (BR): não acredito
• Portuguese (PT): não acredito
• Chinese (Simplified): 我不敢相信
• Chinese (Traditional): 我不敢相信
• Hindi: मुझे यकीन नहीं होता
• Arabic: لا أصدق ذلك
• Bengali: বিশ্বাস করতে পারি না - আমি বিশ্বাস করি না
• Russian: не могу поверить - не верится
• Japanese: 信じられない - 信じられません
• Vietnamese: Không thể tin được - Tôi không tin điều đó
• Korean: 믿을 수 없어 - 믿어지지 않아
• Turkish: inanamıyorum - inanamam
• Urdu: یقین نہیں آتا - مجھے یقین نہیں ہوتا
• Indonesian: Saya tidak percaya - Tidak bisa dipercaya

Example Sentences

I don't believe it! You got the job!

basic

I don't believe it. This can't be true.

basic

The team won? I don't believe it!

basic

I don't believe it—she actually finished the marathon.

natural

When he told me the news, I just said, 'I don't believe it.'

natural

I don't believe it! You finally arrived on time!

natural