Idiom Breakdown

too good to be true

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Definition

Appearing to be exceptionally good, and therefore arousing suspicion of illegitimacy.

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In Context

"He wants to give you two million dollars? That's just too good to be true!"
"Remember the old saying that if something looks too good to be true, then it almost certainly is?"

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Also Said As

too good to last

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See Also

cognitive bias