Used when highlighting an unexpectedly obvious outcome with sarcasm.
Literal Meaning
A rhetorical question expressing surprise or disbelief about an unexpected situation.
Actual Meaning
When sarcastic, implies the outcome was obvious and predictable
Examples in Context
Diet failed: 'Eating cake daily didn't help - who would have thought?' (Translation: Obviously)
Helpful Tips
1Often heavily sarcastic
2Pointing out obvious outcome
3I-told-you-so vibe
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
who knew
surprise, surprise
would you believe
not in a million years
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