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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel
wow. thanks for the links, and the examples, both of you. the second link is particularly good since it gives the meaning of the expression. my personal favorite :
heh.
in the third site, ironically they explain the expression with... another expression :
heh again...
must try to incorporate this into my daily conversation.
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Nowadays, "Well, I do declare" is often (dare I say "mostly") used as an expression of sarcastic ... or insincere surprise. To get the highest sarcasm points, say it with your thickest Southern drawl and roll you eyes at the same time.
