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Interjections - Interjections of Doubt and Disbelief

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

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Categorized English Interjections
as if
[interjection]

used to express disbelief, skepticism, or disagreement with something that has been said or suggested

Ex: As if!
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huh
[interjection]

used to ask someone to repeat something not heard or understood

Ex: Huh?
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come off it
[interjection]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

Ex: He told us he could make us millionaires overnight ; we had to tell him to come off it .
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baloney
[interjection]

used to indicate disbelief or rejection of something perceived as untrue, exaggerated, or nonsensical

Ex: You think you can eat 50 hot dogs in one sitting?
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get away
[interjection]

used as an interjection conveys a sense of shock, disbelief, or amazement

Ex: Get away, you 're saying you met the president in person ?
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get out of here
[interjection]

used to express astonishment, disbelief, or incredulity in response to something surprising or extraordinary

Ex: Get out of here , you 're telling me you met the Queen of England ?
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nonsense
[interjection]

used to express disagreement, disbelief, or rejection of a statement, claim, or idea

Ex: Nonsense, Holding your breath under water for an hour defies human physiology.
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get real
[interjection]

used to express disbelief, skepticism, or to urge someone to be more realistic in their thinking or expectations

Ex: Get real , you need to consider your financial situation before making the decision to travel the world .
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wait a minute
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used to express disbelief, disagreement, or a need for clarification

Ex: Wait a minute , are you really quitting your job to travel the world ?
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yeah, yeah
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used to convey skepticism or dismissal, often indicating that the speaker is not fully persuaded

Ex: Yeah, yeah, you're going to learn how to play the guitar in a month?
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yeah, right
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‌used to express disagreement with or disbelief at a statement

Ex: You're going to win the lottery with just one ticket?
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