Believe you me Meaning in English
expression
bɪˈɫiv/ /ˈju/ /ˈmi
buh-LEEV-yoo-MEE
bɪlˈiːv/ /jˈuː/ /mˈiː
bi-LEEV-yoo-MEE
Definition
An emphatic way to say 'believe me'; used for stressing that what you're saying is definitely true or important.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly old-fashioned and formal, but still common in spoken English for emphasis. It is often used to assure someone that what you are saying is true—similar to 'trust me'. Don't use in very casual speech with friends; 'trust me' or 'seriously' are more modern.
Spanish: créemePortuguese (BR): acredite em mimPortuguese (PT): acredita em mimChinese (Simplified): 你相信我Chinese (Traditional): 你相信我Hindi: मुझे मानोArabic: صدقنيBengali: বিশ্বাস করো আমাকে - নিশ্চিতভাবেই বলছিRussian: поверь(те) мне - уж поверьтеJapanese: 私を信じてください - 本当にVietnamese: tin tôi đi - hãy tin tôiKorean: 내 말 믿어 - 정말이야Turkish: bana inan - bana güvenUrdu: یقین کرو مجھ پر - میری بات مانوIndonesian: percaya deh sama saya - percayalah
Example Sentences
Believe you me, this is the best restaurant in town.
basic
It's not easy to find parking here, believe you me.
basic
Believe you me, he will be late as always.
basic
You think a puppy is easy? Believe you me, they are a handful!
natural
I’ve traveled the world and, believe you me, nothing beats home-cooked food.
natural
Stress at this job is real, believe you me.
natural