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1 strangely enough
(it is strange (that): He lives next door, but strangely enough I rarely see him.) παραδόξως -
2 strange
[strein‹]1) (not known, seen etc before; unfamiliar or foreign: What would you do if you found a strange man in your house?; Whenever you're in a strange country, you should take the opportunity of learning the language.) ξένος,άγνωστος2) (unusual, odd or queer: She had a strange look on her face; a strange noise.) παράξενος,ασυνήθιστος•- strangeness
- stranger
- strange to say/tell/relate
- strangely enough
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strangely enough — in a way that is unusual or surprising. His mother, strangely enough, seemed to be happy that he got arrested … New idioms dictionary
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strangely enough — See enough … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
strangely enough — … Useful english dictionary
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strangely — [[t]stre͟ɪnʤli[/t]] ADV: ADV with cl (emphasis) You use strangely to emphasize that what you are saying is surprising. → See also strange Strangely, the race didn t start until 8.15pm... No, strangely enough, this is not the case. Syn:… … English dictionary
strangely */ — UK [ˈstreɪndʒlɪ] / US adverb 1) in an unusual way Everyone looked at him strangely. 2) used for saying that something is surprising or unusual Strangely, I knew he wouldn t hurt me. • strangely enough … English dictionary