Not believe your ears/eyes

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phrase

To be extremely surprised by something you have seen or heard.

When she heard the lottery numbers, she could not believe her ears. She had won!
Visual representation of "not believe your ears/eyes" - To be extremely surprised by something you have seen or heard

Often appears as...

  • could not believe my eyes
  • could not believe his ears

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Strong Surprise

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

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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.

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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.

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