“Oddly enough” means the same as saying - It is strange/surprising that…….
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The following excerpts are taken directly from the net on how people use the phrase “oddly enough” in everyday talk.
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind(2004)
The following excerpt is taken from Michel Gondry’ movie “Eternal Sunshine [...]
On top of sth is a phrase which means in addition to something, especially something unpleasant.
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The Holiday
The following excerpt is taken from Nancy Meyers’ movie “The holiday” to show the usage of the phrase “on top of that”.
Eli Wallach(Arthur Abbott) used the phrase “on top of that” while talking to Kate [...]
Knockout - attractive
Excerpts from popular TV shows and movies:
The Holiday
The following excerpt is taken from Nancy Meyers’ movie “The holiday” to show the usage of the word “knockout”.
Eli Wallach(Arthur Abbott) used the word “knockout” while talking to Kate Winslet(Iris Simpkins), as shown in the following picture.
Make a killing - to earn a lot of money in a short time and with little effort.
Excerpts from popular TV shows and movies:
The Holiday
The following excerpt is taken from Nancy Meyers’ movie “The holiday” to show the usage of the phrase “make a killing”.
Eli Wallach(Arthur Abbott) used the phrase “make a killing” while talking [...]
See the light- If you see the light you suddenly understand something you didn’t understand before.
Excerpts from popular TV shows and movies:
The Holiday
The following excerpt is taken from Nancy Meyers’ movie “The holiday” to show the usage of the phrase “see the light”.
Kate Winslet(Iris Simpkins) used the phrase “see the light” while talking to Jack Black(Miles), as [...]
Corny - If jokes, films, stories, etc. lack new ideas and sincerity and therefore not amusing or interesting, they are corny.
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The following excerpts are taken directly from the net on how people use the word “corny” in everyday talk.
Excerpts from popular TV shows and movies:
The Holiday
The following excerpt is taken from Nancy Meyers’ movie [...]
