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
Said to ironically deny something despite overwhelming evidence.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: humorous, ironic
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phrase
A humorous way to feign ignorance, especially after a bizarre or inappropriate comment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: humorous, ironic
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History
From a traditional explanation for strange sounds, popularized by the 2006 video game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
