Meaning of no duh | Babel Free

Definitions

An expression or exclamation that something is exceedingly obvious or apparent, or that one would have to be extremely foolish not to realize something immediately.

US, colloquial, sarcastic

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Examples

“It says here not to drive⟳ with the sun shade covering the windshield of your car. No duh!”

“A long pause was followed by Hannah saying, “Well, no duh!” “What?” “That sign⟳. Did you read⟳ that sign⟳?” “No, what did it say⟳?” “It said ‘State Prison Next Exit: Do Not Pick⟳ Up Hitchhikers.’ That′s why I said, no duh! Like⟳ they have⟳ to tell⟳ people not to pick⟳ up hitchhikers.” “That was a strange sign⟳,” I agreed.”

““I could maybe buy⟳ that one, for some who has advanced up the scale of faith. However, I have⟳ trouble⟳ believing it would be sellable to the general population.” “That′s a big ‘no duh.’ Now, I hope⟳ you don′t mind⟳ me keeping your feet to the fire. Let⟳′s get⟳ back to your idea that maybe there are multiple paths to Heaven. And by the way, I hope⟳ you know⟳ you′re making me dizzy.””

“Ultimately, humans aren′t wholly monogamous either. (Can we hear⟳ a “No duh,” from the bleacher seats?)”

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