Meaning of shocked, shocked | Babel Free

Definitions

Ironically or hypocritically pretending to be shocked.

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Examples

“Lawyers for Mike Milken, the chief junk-bond prestidigitator and 1990’s most gleefully anticipated defendant, say⟳ they are shocked — shocked! — that federal prosecutors have⟳ been leaking stories about his case to the Times and The Wall Street Journal. Imagine⟳: responsible professionals improperly bartering inside information to enhance their own⟳ position.”

“The Washington Post's Dana Milbank is shocked, shocked to find⟳ "stagecraft" going on in the White House briefing room”

“At this late date⟳, it could scarcely be taken as genuine were a state to exclaim suddenly that it was shocked ... shocked to find⟳ that it was being overflown during reentry, à la Captain Louis Renault in Casablanca.”

“It’s tempting to roll one’s eyes at women who are shocked, shocked to discover⟳ sexism in a political party led by Donald Trump.”

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