oh well

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈəʊ wɛl/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈoʊ wɛl/

Interjection

1. (idiomatic) An expression of mild disappointment or resignation; too bad, it's a pity#Noun|pity.

   Synonyms: ah well

   I didn’t know the store closes at five on Thursdays. Oh well, I’ll have to come back tomorrow.

Related terms

• oh
• oh my
• oh no

Translations

• French: tant pis, bah, pas grave
• German: tja, na ja, ach ja
• Italian: ah beh, ah be'

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