Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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phrase
Statement said after describing or hearing something obviously false, or as an impossible alternative to something that is sure to happen.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, humorous
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Likely dates to the 17th century Anglo-Dutch wars, along with other uncomplimentary terms for the Dutch.
