The phrase "as if" is used to reject, mock, or dismiss a statement, implying that it is unlikely, unrealistic, or not worth considering. The structure is a conditional phrase used rhetorically, but in slang it functions as a sarcastic interruption. It is informal and commonly used to express disbelief or to shut down an idea, similar to "yeah right" or "not happening."

What does "as if" mean in slang?

as if

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The idiom "come off it" is an informal expression that is used to indicate skepticism or disbelief when someone makes statements or claims that are considered unrealistic or insincere. While the precise historical origin of the phrase is not documented, it has been in use in everyday language for many years. This expression is used to express skepticism or disbelief when someone is making statements or claims that are considered unrealistic, exaggerated, or insincere.

What is the origin of the idiom "come off it" and when to use it?

come off it

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Baloney is a slang exclamation used to express disbelief, frustration, or disagreement. It originated in early 20th-century American English, likely from the cheap sausage called bologna, which became a metaphor for nonsense or rubbish. People used it to call out lies, exaggerations, or poor ideas in a casual, sometimes humorous way. Today it is informal and slightly playful, not harshly offensive, though it signals skepticism or mockery.

What is the origin of the exclamation "baloney" and how is it used?

baloney

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get away

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get out of here

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nonsense

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get real

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wait a minute

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yeah, yeah

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yeah, right

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These interjections are used when the speaker want to show that they do not believe what they have heard, or doubt its truth.

Interiezioni di dubbio e incredulità

Interiezioni inglesi per "Dubbio e Incredulità"

Interjections of Doubt and Disbelief

English Interjections for "Doubt and Disbelief"