General
get up outta that
What does get up outta that mean?
Expression of friendly disbelief — 'no way!', 'you're joking!', 'go on outta that'. Used when someone tells you something surprising, gives you a compliment you want to deflect, or says something a bit cheeky. Warm, not aggressive — closer to playful dismissal than a real telling-off.
"You're after running a marathon? Ah here, get up outta that."
Origin
Hiberno-English colloquialism. Got a major nationwide boost from the Rubberbandits' 2010 hit 'Horse Outside' and from comedy shows of the 2010s, though the phrase predates both by decades in everyday speech.
Frequently asked questions
What does get up outta that mean?
It's an affectionate Irish way of saying "no way!" or "stop messing."
How do you use get up outta that in a sentence?
"You won the lottery? Get up outta that!"
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