Vincent C.
What does "Way to" mean in the phrase "Way to state the obvious"? Thanks Vincent
3. Dez. 2021 13:53
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Way to... usually emphasises something and is part of a common phrase. "Way to go!", for example. Here it doesn't add much to the meaning but is just a style of speaking. Hope that helps! :)
4. Dezember 2021
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Hi Vincent! The context is not clear, but it's probably a manner or a method to say something obvious.
3. Dezember 2021
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It’s short for (What you just said was a) way to state the obvious! This type of shortening is very common. For example: What you just said is a good idea. That’s a good idea. Good idea!
4. Dezember 2021
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WAY TO is often used as an expression of approval or a compliment. The most common is WAY TO GO. IF you look this up, it should give you a better understanding. WAY TO THROW A PARTY; Way to bake a cake! Way to ace that exam! So, "Way to state the obvious," is a sarcastic way (i.e. a compliment that's not really a compliment) of telling someone they are saying something that is obvious.
4. Dezember 2021
Thanks Dan
4. Dezember 2021
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