Come off it

phrase

Stop pretending or saying something not believed by others.

Oh, come off it, you didn't really think you could win the lottery, did you?
Visual representation of "come off it" - Stop pretending or saying something not believed by others

Often appears as...

  • oh
  • come off it

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

phrase

Stop pretending or saying something not believed by others.

Oh, come off it, you didn't really think you could win the lottery, did you?
Visual representation of "come off it" - Stop pretending or saying something not believed by others

Often appears as...

  • oh
  • come off it

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "come off it"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Skepticism Expressed

Use it to show disbelief or doubt about what someone is saying.

Illustration for Skepticism Expressed
Come off it, there's no way you finished the project in one night.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Tone

It's casual and best used in informal conversations among friends.

Illustration for Casual Tone
Come off it, you're not going to wear that to the beach, are you?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Challenge Untruths

Employ the phrase when challenging someone who you think is not being honest.

Illustration for Challenge Untruths
You've read all these books in a week? Come off it!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Skepticism Expressed

Use it to show disbelief or doubt about what someone is saying.

Illustration for Skepticism Expressed
Come off it, there's no way you finished the project in one night.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Tone

It's casual and best used in informal conversations among friends.

Illustration for Casual Tone
Come off it, you're not going to wear that to the beach, are you?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Challenge Untruths

Employ the phrase when challenging someone who you think is not being honest.

Illustration for Challenge Untruths
You've read all these books in a week? Come off it!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Skepticism Expressed

Use it to show disbelief or doubt about what someone is saying.

Illustration for Skepticism Expressed
Come off it, there's no way you finished the project in one night.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Tone

It's casual and best used in informal conversations among friends.

Illustration for Casual Tone
Come off it, you're not going to wear that to the beach, are you?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Challenge Untruths

Employ the phrase when challenging someone who you think is not being honest.

Illustration for Challenge Untruths
You've read all these books in a week? Come off it!
Visual representation of the word "Come off it"

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