The phrasal verb "come off it" is predominantly used in informal speech as a way to express disbelief or to indicate that someone is speaking nonsense or should stop being ridiculous. It is often employed in conversational settings among friends or acquaintances to challenge or question statements that seem exaggerated, insincere, or unrealistic. This expression does not typically appear in formal writing or professional discourse due to its colloquial and somewhat confrontational nature. The use of "come off it" may sometimes be softened with body language or tone to convey a playful or humorous interruption rather than a confrontational one. Similar phrases in formal contexts might include "that's hard to believe" or "I find that questionable."
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1. Used to express disbelief or skepticism about what someone has just said or done, suggesting that it is not true or is exaggerated.
Oh, come off it! You expect us to believe that you ran ten miles in twenty minutes?
You've bought a new car already? Come off it, you just got your last one three months ago!