a certain irony
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Refers to a noticeable but perhaps subtle or understated sense of irony in a situation.
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- There is a certain irony in the situation.
- She couldn't help but notice a certain irony in his refusal.
- He found a certain irony in the fact that the fire station burned down.
- It's a certain irony that the loudest advocate for peace started a fight.
- We detected a certain irony in the politician's promise to reduce spending.
- There was a certain irony to his advice, considering his own past actions.
- The author often employed a certain irony to highlight societal absurdities.
- Don't you feel a certain irony in complaining about taxes while enjoying public services?
- To his surprise, there was a certain irony in being celebrated for a mistake.
- The play concluded with a certain irony, leaving the audience to ponder its meaning.