well, well, well
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Interjection[edit]
- Indicating pondering or consideration, often with sarcasm or mock surprise.
- Well, well, well. What have we here?
- Well, well, well. Look who's back. And they said we'd never see him again.
- 2003, J. K. Rowling, chapter 32, in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix:
- “Well, well, well!” said Umbridge, looking triumphant. “Little Miss Question-All is going to give us some answers! Come on then, girl, come on!”
Usage notes[edit]
This form may be a little stronger, or more sarcastic, than well, well.
Alternative forms[edit]
Translations[edit]
indicating consideration
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