yeah, right

yeah, right
a) A phrase used almost always sarcastically to express disbelief.

Your dog ate your homework? Yeah, right.

b) Correct; affirmative; yes; yes, that is correct.

Should I turn right at this corner? Yeah, right.

Syn: no, no way, uh-uhh
Ant: yeah right, right-o, yes, correct

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