I don't believe it Meaning in English
expression
EYE DONT bee-LEEV it
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 creoPortuguese (BR): não acreditoPortuguese (PT): não acreditoChinese (Simplified): 我不敢相信Chinese (Traditional): 我不敢相信Hindi: मुझे यकीन नहीं होताArabic: لا أصدق ذلكBengali: বিশ্বাস করতে পারি না - আমি বিশ্বাস করি নাRussian: не могу поверить - не веритсяJapanese: 信じられない - 信じられませんVietnamese: Không thể tin được - Tôi không tin điều đóKorean: 믿을 수 없어 - 믿어지지 않아Turkish: inanamıyorum - inanamamUrdu: یقین نہیں آتا - مجھے یقین نہیں ہوتاIndonesian: 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