DEFINITION
A feeling that we feel when heard an amazing news which surprised and amazed us an expression that we show/say when we know/hear/see something that rather difficult to believe .Used to express something thatt we can't or impossible.
Expressions surprise or disbelief:
- What a surprise! That’s a surprise!
- (Well), that’s very surprising!
- Really?
- What?
- Are you serious? You must be joking!
- You’re kidding!
- Fancy that!
- I must say … surprises me.
- I find that hard to believe.
- Fantastic
- It’s great
- It’s terrific
- Wonderful !
- What a lovely flowers !
Example 1 of expressing surprise:
A: How can you say that?
B: Well, that’s the fact.
Example 2 of expressing surprise:
A: I can’t believe it!
B: That’s true.
When you got a surprising fact, you can say:
- Do you know what?
- Believe it or not?
- You may not believe it, but …
- Can you believe this?
- Really?
- Are you joking?
- Oh?
- Where? Show me.
NEUTRAL | INFORMAL | FORMAL |
That’s very surprising. Really? Here? Is she? That is a surprise. What a surprise. Good heavens. That’s amazing/extraordinary. My goodness. | What? No! I don’t believe it! Are you serious? Well, I never! Oh, no! Fantastic! You don’t say. Who’d have thought it? Fancy that. You’re kidding. | I find that very surprising. I must say it surprises me. I find it extraordinary. Indeed? How very surprising. I must say it surprises me. |
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