oh really

The phrase "oh really" can convey various emotions, including surprise, skepticism, and interest, depending on the speaker's tone and context.

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Definition

A2General Conversation

(colloquial)An exclamation used to express genuine surprise or amazement.

Example

  • You won the lottery? Oh really?

B1General Conversation

(colloquial, sarcastic)A remark used sarcastically to indicate disbelief or skepticism.

Example

  • You finished all your work already? Oh really?

A2General Conversation

(colloquial)A phrase used to show interest or to prompt more information.

Example

  • You visited Paris last summer? Oh really, how was it?

B1General Conversation

(colloquial, neutral)A neutral acknowledgment that someone has spoken, without expressing strong emotion.

Example

  • I saw Jane at the store today. Oh really.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "oh really":

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