used for saying you are pleased with a present. This phrase is sometimes used in a humorous way to show that you really think the present is not very nice or useful
Thanks again for the book, it’s just what I wanted.
Eyelashcurlers? Hmm...just what I’ve always wanted!
Synonyms and related words
Humorous expressions and words used in a humorous way
surprise, surprise
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were you born/raised in a barn?
just what I (have always) wanted
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used for saying you are pleased with a present. This phrase is sometimes used in a humorous way to show that you really think the present is not very nice or useful
Thanks again for the book, it’s just what I wanted.
Eyelashcurlers? Hmm...just what I’ve always wanted!
Synonyms and related words
Humorous expressions and words used in a humorous way