well, I never

well, I never(
wehl
 
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nehv
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uhr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. bueno, yo nunca
I can't believe you lied to me. - Well, I never meant to hurt you. I was trying to protect you.No puedo creer que me mentiste. - Bueno, yo nunca tuve la intención de lastimarte. Estaba tratando de protegerte.
b. pues, yo nunca
Why is it always on me to buy the dish soap? - Well, I never wash the dishes.¿Por qué siempre tengo que comprar el lavavajillas? - Pues, yo nunca lavo los platos.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(used as an exclamation of incredulity)
a. no me digas
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Carmen lets her toddler drink soda for breakfast. - Well, I never!Carmen permite que su niño pequeño beba refrescos en el desayuno. - ¡No me digas!
b. no manches
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
I heard that Lorenzo's snake ate his kitten - Well, I never!Escuché que la serpiente de Lorenzo comió su gatito. - ¡No manches!
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