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Funny how
What's the meaning of this expression "Funny How"? Please provide some examples for better understanding.
28. Juli 2020 16:07
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Hello,
I often hear and use "(It's)funny how" to mean "It's strange that" not to mean "funny" as in amusing. I think it is frequently neutral or negative in this usage. Frequently the subject -verb (It is) is just dropped and understood. "Funny how" is similar to saying "That's funny." when you hear unusual or unexpected news.
EX: "(It's) funny how he always disappears when there is work to do." Means I am suspicious about why he leaves.
EX: "Funny how I hate coffee, but I love coffee ice cream." Means I think this is a little unusual or without explanation
EX: You say "John just left me a message in Spanish." I say "That's funny...he told me he didn't speak Spanish."
Hope those help a bit!
Martha
28. Juli 2020
Thanks 💖
28. Juli 2020
"Funny how" means "Don't you think it is funny the way that..." Often expresses irony. For example: "Funny how the people who are most against abortion are often the biggest supporters of the death penalty."
28. Juli 2020
The expression is used when you question how something is funny.
Man 1- I thought it would be funny
Man 2- Funny How?
Woman 1- I thought it would be funny to surprise you
Woman 2- Funny How? You know I hate surprises!
28. Juli 2020
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