shock horror
Frequency: 3.51.2 per million words
Used to make a humorous or sarcastic comment about something that is not really shocking.
Categories:
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!"