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Meaning of who'd have thunk it | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Phrase. [C2]

Examples

“He stayed until he saw she had recovered her self possession, then he left, telegraphed to Mr. Hinsdale of Helen's safe arrival—always the same thoughtful fellow—and then went home and wrote sonnets to his lady love. "Who'd have thunk it of 'im?"”
“"Hello, Muggs!" he cried, vainly trying to bestow a pat upon that unquiet animal. "Say, Trevor, hasn't he grown? He's twice the size he was when you got him!" / "It's a way puppies have." / "You don't say so? Who'd have thunk it![…]"”

CEFR level

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

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