You're having me on!
Example: "That's your new car? You're having me on!"

would it be also ok to say these:
- you've got me on!
- you're putting me on!
- you've put me on!

Thanks in advance

Question

You're having me on!
Example: "That's your new car? You're having me on!"

would it be also ok to say these:
- you've got me on!
- you're putting me on!
- you've put me on!

Thanks in advance

Answer

To add an American perspective, we would say "You're kidding me!" or "No way!". "You're putting me on?" is correct in the USA but very old-fashioned and not really used anymore.

Answer

No, it's an idiom so you can't alter it. There are a few synonyms though , for example "you're pulling my leg!" or the verb "wind up" (British English) which has a similar meaning.

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