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why oh why
Phrase
UK
attributive
sometimes
Japanese Meaning
「why oh why」は、「なぜ」を強調した疑問表現として使われる。 / （英国では形容詞的に用いられる場合もあり）反感や失望、反応的な立場に基づく激しい憤りを表現する。
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A strengthened form of why, as used in questions. / (UK, sometimes used attributively) A statement of exasperation associated with reactionary viewpoints.
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why oh why
Why oh why did the ancient oak suddenly drop all its leaves in midsummer?
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Why oh why did the ancient oak suddenly drop all its leaves in midsummer?
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