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   Oh-so

   /ˈōsō/

   

   adverb

   • 1. extremely: informal "their oh-so-ordinary lives"

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2. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 26456What is the exact meaning of the "oh so <adjective>" idiom?

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   May 22, 2011 · The "oh" in the expression gives the added sense of a sigh or gasp (depending on context), heightening the emotional content of the expression. We would therefore interpret oh-so-lonely as something like "so lonely it made me sigh", and oh-so-clever as "so clever it made me gasp".

   • "Oh-so" means "very", but with the implication of certain emotion. The "oh" caries similar meaning to a sigh. It can imply sarcasm, relief, frustra...
   • I believe it means "very" or "extremely". It is used to modify an adjective or adverb. "Paul Ryan's oh-so-clever jab at Jay Cutler" Becomes "Paul R...
   • What does "oh-so-" mean? The expression "oh-so-" is an intensifier , a linguistic term for a modifier that "serves to enhance and give additional e...
   • Example: Paul Ryan's oh-so-clever jab at Jay Cutler "Oh, so clever" is a thought on it's own, a saying that could stand by itself and may have even...
   • I find out these precisions (pardon my... english! because I'm a frog...) in http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=oh%20so oh so used in...
   • I would say the use of the expression in your examples is one of derision , not directly sarcasm. The expression, in normal terms, just means an si...

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   What does Oh So Mean in English?

   • "oh so" is a perfectly acceptable expression in written English. You can use it to emphasize something, usually in the negative. For example, you could say "I had oh so many problems with that car." But OH so true. "Oh so much more. Oh so many times. Oh so close.

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   What does OH mean in English?

   • 1. Used to express strong emotion, such as surprise, fear, anger, or pain: Oh—can't you stop making so much noise? 2. Used in direct address: Oh, sir! You forgot your keys. 3. Used to indicate understanding or acknowledgment of a statement: Oh, I see. You can't come until tomorrow. n. Zero. [ From the number zero's resemblance to the letter O .]

   Oh - definition of oh by The Free Dictionary

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   What does Oh-So-Lonely mean?

   • The "oh" in the expression gives the added sense of a sigh or gasp (depending on context), heightening the emotional content of the expression. We would therefore interpret oh-so-lonely as something like "so lonely it made me sigh", and oh-so-clever as "so clever it made me gasp". Does it indicate sarcasm?

   What is the exact meaning of the "oh so " idiom?

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   What does oh-so-witty mean?

   • From oh! (interjection) + so (adverb) . His oh-so-witty (ugh) remarks on the loud hailer constitute one more proof that this instrument has minimal value on a pleasure boat. He is, reputedly, a dashing Casanova and receives oh so many letters from oh so many femmes.

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4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › oh-sooh-so adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Check pronunciation: oh-so. Definition of oh-so adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › oh-sooh-so - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 30, 2024 · oh - so (not comparable) Alternative form of oh so.

6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › oh_sooh so - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 30, 2024 · oh so (not comparable) very, extremely (often ironic)

7. www.wordsense.eu › oh_sooh so: meaning, definition - WordSense

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   What does oh so‎ mean? see also ohso. oh so ( English) Alternative forms. oh-so‎. Origin & history. From oh! ( interjection) + so ( adverb ) Pronunciation. IPA: /ˈoʊsoʊ/ Adverb. very, extremely ( often ironic) Letters from the Good War: A Young Man's Discovery of the World.

8. ludwig.guru › s › oh+sooh so | English examples in context | Ludwig

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   "oh so" is a perfectly acceptable expression in written English. You can use it to emphasize something, usually in the negative. For example, you could say "I had oh so many problems with that car."

9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ohOh Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of OH is —used to express an emotion (such as surprise or desire) or in response to physical stimuli. How to use oh in a sentence.