单词 | is that a fact? |
释义 | > as lemmasis that a fact? P8. colloquial. is that a fact?: ‘is that so?’; used esp. as a rejoinder (expecting no answer) to a statement. ΚΠ 1899 E. W. Hornung Amateur Cracksman 202 ‘My name is Raffles, and we met at Milchester last year.’ ‘Is that a fact?’ cried the Scotchman. 1914 P. G. Wodehouse Man Upstairs 133 A man I met to-day told me you were engaged. Is that a fact? 1962 N. Marsh Hand in Glove iv. 110 ‘It doesn't explain,’ Alleyn said, ‘why the wick in the lantern's been turned hard off, does it?’ ‘Is that a fact!’ Raikes remarked, primly. 2011 W. C. Hammond Power & Glory ix. 129 ‘Is that a fact?’ Truxtun said, his voice laced with sarcasm. < as lemmas |
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