Too good to be true
adjective
Something that seems so excellent that it is hard to believe or seems as if it may not be real or true.
I can hardly believe my new job—it's too good to be true.
Often appears as...
- deal too good to be true
- seems too good to be true
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Suggests that something is attractive and appealing, but is likely to be disappointing or not as it appears.
These weight loss pills are too good to be true, so I'm skeptical about their effectiveness.
Often appears as...
- too good to be true promise
- too good to be true result
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Something that seems so excellent that it is hard to believe or seems as if it may not be real or true.
I can hardly believe my new job—it's too good to be true.
Often appears as...
- deal too good to be true
- seems too good to be true
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Suggests that something is attractive and appealing, but is likely to be disappointing or not as it appears.
These weight loss pills are too good to be true, so I'm skeptical about their effectiveness.
Often appears as...
- too good to be true promise
- too good to be true result
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Realistic Skepticism
Use when an offer or situation appears improbably favorable and you doubt its authenticity or viability.
A job paying that much with no experience required? It's too good to be true.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Problems
Implies that potential issues or scams may be masked by an overly appealing facade.
This car is so cheap and in perfect condition. It seems too good to be true.
Pro Tip 3/3Initial Excitement
Express initial enthusiasm but pair it with caution regarding the reality of the situation.
They accepted my offer on the house without negotiating—it's too good to be true.
Pro Tip 1/3Realistic Skepticism
Use when an offer or situation appears improbably favorable and you doubt its authenticity or viability.
A job paying that much with no experience required? It's too good to be true.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Problems
Implies that potential issues or scams may be masked by an overly appealing facade.
This car is so cheap and in perfect condition. It seems too good to be true.
Pro Tip 3/3Initial Excitement
Express initial enthusiasm but pair it with caution regarding the reality of the situation.
They accepted my offer on the house without negotiating—it's too good to be true.
Pro Tip 1/3Realistic Skepticism
Use when an offer or situation appears improbably favorable and you doubt its authenticity or viability.
A job paying that much with no experience required? It's too good to be true.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Problems
Implies that potential issues or scams may be masked by an overly appealing facade.
This car is so cheap and in perfect condition. It seems too good to be true.
Pro Tip 3/3Initial Excitement
Express initial enthusiasm but pair it with caution regarding the reality of the situation.
They accepted my offer on the house without negotiating—it's too good to be true.
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