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Definition can’t/don’t believe it in British English

can’t/don’t believe it phrase

phrase
1

used for emphasizing that you are extremely surprised or shocked

Example

'He graduated from Oxford.' 'I don't believe it!'

Synonyms and related words
funnily enough you don’t say heavens above
2

used when something annoys you

Example

I just don't believe it! I left my keys in the car again.

Synonyms and related words
hell blast for heaven’s sake/sakes
Definition can’t/don’t believe it in British English