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What does "Tell him he's dreaming" mean?

It means the idea is ridiculous and will not happen. It comes from The Castle, and Australians still use it for a price or plan that is way off.

The saying in a sentence

The saying

Tell him he's dreaming

Example

Bruce reckons he's going to sell his house for a million bucks. Tell him he's dreaming!

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When you use it

Use it when a price, offer, or request is absurd, usually with a laugh.

When you do not

It is too slangy for a formal refusal. Write that is not realistic instead.

Yarn with Bruce.

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