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“You're having a laugh!” — happy or shocked?
British slang meaning: “You're having a laugh!” in 8 English accents. Cockney, South African, Northern Irish, New Zealand, British RP, New York, Australian and Welsh. It does NOT mean “you are laughing”. “You're having a laugh!” = You're joking! / You can't be serious! Use it when something is crazy or unfair:. “£12 for a coffee? You're having a laugh!” “You want me to work on Sunday? You're having a laugh!” Same idea: You're kidding! · You must be joking! Which accent says it best?
What it means
- 1 sentence, 8 accents You're having a laugh!
- It means: You're joking! / You can't be serious! You are laughing.
- Use it like this: £12 for a coffee? You're having a laugh!
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Quick quiz
Question 1 of 2
“You're having a laugh!” means…
Question 2 of 2
Your friend says: “This coffee is £12.” What can you say?
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