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You could have fooled me

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Sarcasm

The phrase often conveys disbelief or skepticism in a sarcastic way.

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You've been working all day? You could have fooled me, seeing how little you've done.
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Informal

This phrase is casual and typically used in informal conversations.

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Wow, you knew all the answers? You could have fooled me with all your guessing.
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Unexpected Reaction

Use it to express that someone's actions or reactions were unexpected.

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You're scared of mice? You could have fooled me when you picked up that mouse with no problem.
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