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Meaning of the devil you say | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

An expression of surprise at something stated by another. In modern usage usually sarcastic, implying that the statement was obvious.

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

the dickens you say the die is cast the dog ate my homework the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on the dose makes the poison the drinks are on me

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