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# {{lb|en|current in the|_|UK|but|_|dated|_|in the US and Canada}} Indicating [[pondering]] or [[consideration]], often with [[sarcasm]] or [[mock]] [[surprise]]. |
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#: '''''Well, well, well.''' What have we here?'' |
#: '''''Well, well, well.''' What have we here?'' |
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#: (with sarcasm) '''''Well, well, well.''' Look who's back. And they said we'd never see him again.'' |
#: (with sarcasm) '''''Well, well, well.''' Look who's back. And they said we'd never see him again.'' |
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Revision as of 14:01, 11 June 2015
English
Interjection
- (current in the UK, but dated in the US and Canada) Indicating pondering or consideration, often with sarcasm or mock surprise.
- Well, well, well. What have we here?
- (with sarcasm) Well, well, well. Look who's back. And they said we'd never see him again.
Usage notes
A little stronger, or with more sarcasm, than well, well.
Translations
indicating consideration