You could have fooled me

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phrase

Used to express that you are very surprised to learn something.

You're not going to the party tonight? But you love parties, you could have fooled me!
Visual representation of "you could have fooled me" - Used to express that you are very surprised to learn something.

Often appears as...

  • he could have fooled me
  • she could have fooled me

Usage tips

Informal, Neutral

Colloquial

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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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