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be (really) something

To be particularly noteworthy, remarkable, interesting, special, or impressive. Wow, this new car of yours is really something! A: "I hope we get a chance to meet the band after the concert." B: "Yeah, now that would be really something!"

oh really

An interjection of interest, surprise, or irritation, usually said in response to a comment from another person. Oh really? How do you know my mom? Oh really? Well, if you don't need me telling you what to do, then I guess you don't need me cooking for you either!

See also: oh, really

(I) really must go.

an expression announcing or repeating one's intention to depart. Bob: It's getting late. I really must go. Jane: Good night, then. See you tomorrow. Sally: I really must go. John: Do you really have to? It's early yet.

See also: must, really

Like I really give a shit!

and LIRGAS

exclam. & comp. abb. I really don’t care. (Usually objectionable.) You are telling me this why? LIRGAS!

See also: give, like, really

What’s really good witcha?

interrog. How are you? Mooshoo! What’s really good witcha.

See also: good, really