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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Phrase "You don't say"

Hi

Can you please explain the underlined phrase to me? Seems like it's a set phrase.

A - She's here again.
B - You don't say.

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

It's a very old-fashioned way of expressing surprise at what is said. Clive

— Clive

  • It's a very old-fashioned way of expressing surprise at what is said.
  • Clive
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It's a very old-fashioned way of expressing surprise at what is said.

Clive
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Thanks, Clive.

Any modern rendition?

Tom
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eg Really?

Slang-y -
eg No way!
eg You're kidding!
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