I'll believe it when I see it In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "I'll believe it when I see it", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-13 12:11

Meaning of I'll believe it when I see it

I'll believe it when I see it spoken informal

Used to say that you think something won't happen.

Although she says she will finish her homework soon, I'll believe it when I see it.

A: Peter passed the driving test last year. B: Was he afraid of driving? I'll believe it when I see it.

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To decide to believe someone‘s saying although they may not tell the truth

have something on good authority
to believe certain information from the person you trust or a reliable source.
hang (one's) hat on (something)

1. If you hang your hat on something, you depend or reply on it.

2. If you hang your hat on something, you believe or trust it.

take (something) as gospel

If you take something as gospel, you definitely believe it without without any hesitation.

(that's a) likely story

To express that you don't believe in something that someone has just said

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stolen fruit is (the) sweetest

People tend to like forbidden or illegal things just because they are forbidden or illegal.

 

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He must have believed that stolen fruit is the sweetest, and he, therefore, cheated on his partner.

 

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