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Vincent C.
What does "Way to" mean in the phrase "Way to state the obvious"?
Thanks
Vincent
3 déc. 2021 13:53
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Way to... usually emphasises something and is part of a common phrase. "Way to go!", for example. Here it doesn't add much to the meaning but is just a style of speaking.
Hope that helps! :)
4 décembre 2021
1
Hi Vincent!
The context is not clear, but it's probably a manner or a method to say something obvious.
3 décembre 2021
1
It’s short for
(What you just said was a) way to state the obvious!
This type of shortening is very common. For example:
What you just said is a good idea.
That’s a good idea.
Good idea!
4 décembre 2021
1
WAY TO is often used as an expression of approval or a compliment. The most common is WAY TO GO. IF you look this up, it should give you a better understanding.
WAY TO THROW A PARTY; Way to bake a cake! Way to ace that exam!
So, "Way to state the obvious," is a sarcastic way (i.e. a compliment that's not really a compliment) of telling someone they are saying something that is obvious.
4 décembre 2021
Thanks Dan
4 décembre 2021
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Vincent C.
Compétences linguistiques
Chinois (cantonais), Anglais
Langue étudiée
Anglais
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