Hi, there

Do American English speakers also say “That’s rich” to mean “That’s hypocritical of you”? If not, what would you say in these examples below? Maybe “that’s funny”?

“You’re insulted? That’s rich, after what you said to me!”
“You think I'm flaky? That's rich, considering you didn't show up either.”
“Me? Lazy? That’s rich, coming from you!”

Thank you!

Question

Hi, there

Do American English speakers also say “That’s rich” to mean “That’s hypocritical of you”? If not, what would you say in these examples below? Maybe “that’s funny”?

“You’re insulted? That’s rich, after what you said to me!”
“You think I'm flaky? That's rich, considering you didn't show up either.”
“Me? Lazy? That’s rich, coming from you!”

Thank you!

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It's certainly well understood to mean "hypocritical". I think it sounds a little old-fashioned at this point, but I can't think of a more current synonymous expression. I just can't remember anyone saying, "that's rich" recently.

Maybe "That's a bit much" might be more current.

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Yes, all English speakers use the idiom "that's rich" when someone is being hypocritical 👌🌺😀

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In American English, it means exactly what you said: "that's hypocritical of you."

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Or you could say “Oh man! That’s gold!”

Hope this helps :)

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Actually we use both phrases! (“That’s rich” and “That’s funny”)

And “That’s rich” can also be used as a compliment like if someone says something that you really like or think is funny you can say “Oh man! That’s rich!” Or

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