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When can I use the expression "are you serious"?

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Rebecca

"Are you serious" is an expression used to express surprise or shock. In this video, the speaker asks this question to confirm something that she has found surprising. Ex: Are you serious? You really got accepted to Harvard? Ex: A: Hey, I know it's 11:50 and we agreed to meet at noon but... I just woke up. B: Are you serious?

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