too good to be true

phrase

—used to say that something cannot be as good as it seems to be
The price of the car is too good to be true. There must be something wrong with it.

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While those claims may sound too good to be true, there’s actually some science behind both ingredients. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026 The Conversation Starter These 1920s Bimini Werkstätte martini glasses are the kind of vintage find that feels almost too good to be true. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 For professionals relocating from high-tax jurisdictions, the answers often sound too good to be true. — Alia Noor, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 To help avoid these frustrating and disappointing situations, travelers should plan to bring along a healthy dose of skepticism on their next trip—and think twice before paying for any offer that sounds too good to be true. — Jessica Puckett, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for too good to be true

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“Too good to be true.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/too%20good%20to%20be%20true. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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