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What does "That is really something" mean? How can I use it?

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Rebecca

"That is really something" is an expression that shows something is remarkable, extremely surprising, special, or interesting. Dirt Beer Guy is shocked and surprised that it's Jake who he is talking to. This expression can be used in both a negative and positive connotation. You can use this expression when you think something is special or interesting. A: I won tickets to the game Friday night! B: Wow! That is really something. A: Michael Phelps won eight gold medals at the Olympics in Beijing. B: That's really something! He is an incredible athlete.

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