Meaning of oh really | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An exclamation of surprise or amazement.
   colloquial
2. Said in response to an obvious statement.
   colloquial, sarcastic
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see oh, really.

Examples

“Well, one day when she got tired of my seemingly spaced-out replies she let me have it. She responded with, "Oh Mommy, I had a horrible day. First I lost my lunch pail and the teacher wouldn't let me go to the office for help. Then I got upset and jumped off the building." My response was “Oh really, darling, that is wonderful.” She started raising her voice and said “See, I knew you were not listening to me. You don't really want to know how my day was, so why do you even ask me?” That was it. I felt terrible.”

“'It's a sniper' shouted the bush. ‘Oh really! Did you hear that boys, it's a fucking sniper. What am I? Am I talking in Czechoslovakian or what? I know it's a fuckin' sniper.’”

“"In less than two hours Simon is picking me up, and we're going to Maui for the weekend." “Oh, really.” The line was silent for a moment. “And just what are his intentions in this romantic getaway?””

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