Not believe your ears/eyes

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Strong Surprise

Used when something is so surprising, it's hard to accept as true at first.

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the dog riding a skateboard.

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Emotional Impact

Conveys strong emotions, like shock or joy, often in response to unexpected events.

He couldn't believe his ears when she said 'I love you' out of the blue.

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Not Literal

The phrase is figurative, not meaning actual disbelief but expressing strong reaction.

When the fireworks began, we couldn't believe our ears; the booms were so loud!