Phrase guide

have I got news for you

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

Used to announce a fact of which the addressee was, or appeared to be, ignorant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, ironic, often

Qualifier: rhetorical

Examples

  • You think your neighbours are noisy? Well, have I got news for you: I've been living next door to a nightclub for six years.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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