English Expression · Intermediate
you cannot be serious
I find that hard to believe
Pronunciation: you cannot be serious
Meaning
A natural expression used to convey: I find that hard to believe.
Example
You cannot be serious; the repair costs more than the car.
I find it hard to believe that the repair costs more than the car.
Practice tips
- Practice you cannot be serious out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.