Oh really In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "oh really", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-07-10 12:07

Meaning of Oh really

Synonyms:

No way! , you don't say! , no shit, Sherlock , seriously!

Oh really spoken language

The phrase is usually said in response to a comment from another person.

Used to say when one is surprised, amazed, or interested in what other has just told. 

A: "We're going to quit the job and travel around the world in the next 3 months." B: "Oh really? That sounds interesting. I wish I could do the same."

Used to respond to an obvious statement of another person. 

A: "Do you know that parrots can mimic human sounds?" B: "Oh really."

Used to express one's irritation.

A: "I'll come home late tonight. You and Max had better have dinner without me." B: "Oh really? I've already prepared the meal. Why don't you tell me sooner?"

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come back/down to earth (with a bang/bump)bring somebody (back) down to earth (with a bang/bump)

To stop acting or living in a manner that is not realistic due to having experienced a very exciting time

Example:

Soon, she brought him back to earth.

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