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Stating something in such a way that the exact opposite is implied?
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∙ 16y ago
sarcasm
Imagine how these things might be said with the opposite meaning:
"Oh, that's great. Just great."
"You were a big help."
"You didn't have to be so generous."
Those could all be sarcastic remarks.
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∙ 16y ago
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