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big if true

phrase

Etymology

Derived from sensationalist news headlines reporting on rumors.

Definitions

  1. Said in response to a rumored statement, to imply that if the rumor is factual it will…

    Said in response to a rumored statement, to imply that if the rumor is factual it will have a large impact.

    • Interesting. 🤔 Big if true. Will look into it.

  2. Said in response to an obvious statement, or an absurdly untrue one.

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