shock horror

Frequency: 3.51.2 per million words

Used to make a humorous or sarcastic comment about something that is not really shocking.

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Examples (10)

  • The tabloid headline read: "Celebrity divorce! Shock horror!"
  • He announced his resignation, and the resulting "shock horror" from his colleagues was palpable.
  • When the comedian revealed his terrible singing voice, the audience reacted with mock "shock horror".
  • The news reported a minor inconvenience as if it were a case of "shock horror".
  • She pretended to be aghast at the trivial matter, exclaiming, "Shock horror, I forgot to buy milk!"
  • The exaggerated reaction to the politician's gaffe was met with a collective "shock horror" from the public.
  • The article detailed the celebrity's mundane actions with a tone of "shock horror".
  • He delivered the mundane news with a dramatic flair, as if it were a "shock horror" revelation.
  • The internet forum was abuzz with "shock horror" over a minor celebrity scandal.
  • The presenter feigned outrage, declaring, "Shock horror, the star of the show is late!"