Synonyms and antonyms of Humorous expressions and words used in a humorous way in British Thesaurus

surprise, surprise ()

used in a humorous way for saying that something is exactly what you expected or should have expected

just what I (have always) wanted ()

used for saying you are pleased with a present. This phrase is sometimes used in a humorous way to show that you really think the present is not very nice or useful

were you born in a barn? ()

a humorous way of telling someone to shut the door after they come into a room or building

whose side are you on? ()

used in a humorous way for telling someone to support you instead of supporting your opponent

flattery will get you anywhere/everywhere ()

used in a humorous way for telling someone that you know they are flattering you but you are not offended

count on ()

used in a humorous way for saying that you know someone will behave in a particular way

little (adjective)

used in a humorous way for referring to something that you really think is important

serial (adjective)

used for describing a person or their behaviour, often in a humorous way

Confucius says/Confucius he say ()

a phrase people sometimes say as a joke before giving someone a piece of advice