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You don’t say!

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Used to express surprise or shock, often in a sarcastic way.

Person 1: It's raining outside. Person 2: Really? You don't say!
Often appears as...
really? you don't say!
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Shows disbelief or that something obvious was stated, often in a mocking tone. SlideA: 'Gamers like video games.' B: 'You don't say!'
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Don't take it at face value; it's usually not a request for more information. SlideA: 'I finally cleaned my room.' B: 'You don't say!'
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Commonly used in casual, informal situations among friends or peers. SlideA: 'I ate way too much pizza.' B: 'You don't say!'