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shock horror shock horrorIronically used to indicate that something is not surprising or horrific in the slighted. The CEO's comments about women being better suited to raising children has led to—shock horror—a huge and scathing backlash against him across the internet. Shock horror, my kids weren't too keen to try my new kale and broccoli casserole.See also: horror, shockshock horror INFORMALPeople say shock horror to show that they are aware that people might be shocked or surprised by something they say. I felt intellectually superior despite — shock horror — my lack of qualifications. I even, shock horror, like the smell of fresh sweat on a woman. Note: This expression is used humorously. See also: horror, shockshock horror used as an ironically exaggerated reaction to something shocking. The expression encapsulates the hyperbole of newspaper headlines, especially those in tabloid papers. 2003 Film Inside Out She encourages one of the girls to consider a career in law—shock horror! – rather than deny her intellect and settle for homemaking. See also: horror, shockˌshock ˈhorror (British English, informal, often humorous) used when you pretend to be shocked by something that is not really very serious or surprising: Shock horror! You’re actually on time for once!See also: horror, shock |