surprise, surprise
used in a humorous way for saying that something is exactly what you expected or should have expected
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Humorous expressions and words used in a humorous way
just what I (have always) wanted
used for saying you are pleased with a present. This phrase is sometimes used in a humorous way to show that you really think the present is not very nice or useful
were you born/raised in a barn?
a humorous way of telling someone to shut the door after they come into a room or building
whose side are you on?
used in a humorous way for telling someone to support you instead of supporting your opponent
flattery will get you anywhere
used in a humorous way for telling someone that you know they are flattering you, but you are not offended
count on
used in a humorous way for saying that you know someone will behave in a particular way
little
adjective
used in a humorous way for referring to something that you really think is important
Confucius says/Confucius he say
a phrase people sometimes say as a joke before giving someone a piece of advice
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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glottal stop
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conflict mineral
a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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