Used to informally end a conversation that one finds uninteresting. It's politely used to feign enthusiasm about a subject in a one-sided conversation. When given the opportunity to respond, the phrase serves as closure to the topic in a neutral, non-committal way.
Woman 1: (Endess prattling about her son's hockey quarter-final playoff victory)... "And now they get a week off before the next game!"
Woman 2: (Stuck behind a retail counter) "Well, there you go!"
Woman 2: (Stuck behind a retail counter) "Well, there you go!"
by Riverdale Smitty June 05, 2013
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by k cornwall August 25, 2020
A phrase often used to point out instances of technicality, ambiguity, or hypocrisy.
1. A technicality. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, technically you are correct about superficial elements, but actually no, you are wrong about the substance in some way that invalidates the premise."
2. Ambiguity. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, some elements of this that have merit, but actually no, there are further details that must be considered."
3. Hypocrisy. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, I will say something to you to temporarily satisfy you, but actually no, my true actions will go against what I've said."
1. A technicality. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, technically you are correct about superficial elements, but actually no, you are wrong about the substance in some way that invalidates the premise."
2. Ambiguity. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, some elements of this that have merit, but actually no, there are further details that must be considered."
3. Hypocrisy. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, I will say something to you to temporarily satisfy you, but actually no, my true actions will go against what I've said."
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Me: Well yes, but actually no.
Me: Well yes, but actually no.
by TheStray7 January 01, 2022
A person with street and book knowledge.
This person has a very intrigueing look.
This person has a je ne sais quoi in their style of dressing, shoes, glasses.
This person does not look like they know what they know.
They know a little bit about a whole lot of stuff people wouldn't expect them to.
This person has a very intrigueing look.
This person has a je ne sais quoi in their style of dressing, shoes, glasses.
This person does not look like they know what they know.
They know a little bit about a whole lot of stuff people wouldn't expect them to.
In the movie Set it off, Frankie would be considered a well rounded square.
In the TV show Walter White became a well rounded square by the end of the series.
In the TV show Walter White became a well rounded square by the end of the series.
by Sherriloveiam December 01, 2019
A fancier alternative to 'owned' or 'pwned'.
Can also be used as a compliment for a particularly good comment or as an admit to defeat after being owned.
Can also be used as a compliment for a particularly good comment or as an admit to defeat after being owned.
by Scarletter May 31, 2010