you don't say
Tell me more
An expression of surprise or interest at new information: She's getting married? You don't say!
More often used sarcastically to respond to something obvious or unsurprising: Water is wet? You don't say.
The literal meaning—inviting someone not to speak—has no currency.
Meaning opposite to words
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- snarkCutting, mocking commentary
- facetiousnessHumorous levity, often inappropriate
- tongue-in-cheekHumorously not meant literally
deadpan · dry wit · eye-roll · sneer · dismissive · condescending · patronizing · sardonic
Declaring the self-evident
- no kiddingExpression of genuine surprise
- duhInterjection mocking obviousness
- of courseExpression of obvious agreement
- naturallywithout artificial help
clearly · evidently · self-evident · water is wet · redundant · unnecessary · apparent · plain as day
Inability to accept something
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
doubt · really · no way · seriously · get out · unbelievable · hard to believe · questioning
irony
Meaning opposite to words
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- snarkCutting, mocking commentary
- facetiousnessHumorous levity, often inappropriate
tongue-in-cheek · deadpan · dry wit · eye-roll · sneer · dismissive · condescending · patronizing · sardonic · cutting
stating the obvious
Declaring the self-evident
- no kiddingExpression of genuine surprise
- duhInterjection mocking obviousness
- of courseExpression of obvious agreement
naturally · clearly · evidently · self-evident · water is wet · redundant · unnecessary · apparent · plain as day
incredulity
Inability to accept something
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
skepticism · doubt · really · no way · seriously · get out · unbelievable · hard to believe · questioning · raised eyebrows
you don't sayno way
Emphatic denial
oh my God · you're kidding · are you serious · holy cow · well I never
you don't sayreally
In actual fact
wow · tell me more · seriously · fascinating · who knew
you, say, says, saying, sayer, unsaid, your, yours, yourself