Idiom
fancy that
Meanings
Used to express surprise or mild disbelief.
Definition
Used to show surprise or mild disbelief about something you have just heard or noticed.
"Fancy that" is an expression people say when they are surprised, interested, or slightly shocked by new information. It often reacts to something unexpected or ironic. It can sound friendly and conversational, and is more common in British English than in American English.
Examples
- Fancy that—you grew up in the same town as my cousin.
- Fancy that, the package arrived a day early.
- He said he’d already met the director—fancy that!
- Fancy that, we both chose the same seat without planning it.
More at B2 level
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