"the devil you say" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=the devil you say}} the devil you say
  1. An expression of surprise at something stated by another. In modern usage usually sarcastic, implying that the statement was obvious. Synonyms: the deuce you say (english: milder), the dickens you say [euphemistic]
    Sense id: en-the_devil_you_say-en-phrase-AssiMB2f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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