get out of town

interjection

Expression of incredulity.

Meanings

interjection
  1. Expression of incredulity.

    "Shae has four kids. All girls." / "Get out of town!" Tempest exclaimed, drawn back in shock.

    2002, Zane, The Heat Seekers, page 140
    2 more examples

    "Get out of town!" Magdalena gave me a quizzical look. "That's just an expression, dear," I said kindly.

    1998, Tamar Myers, So Faux, So Good, page 191

    "Let me pick another word," he said smoothly. "Fascinating." / "Oh, get out of town. Fascinating, my butt."

    2005, Shannon McKenna, Out Of Control, page 68

    Synonyms: wow, bullshit

Synonyms & antonyms

interjectionExpression of incredulity.

Origin

Translations

Danish den må du længere ud på landet med
  • den må du længere ud på landet medexpression of incredulity
Polish nie gadaj
  • nie gadajexpression of incredulity
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