no shit

idiomatic phrase

vulgar

—used to show that one is surprised or impressed by what has been said

"They got divorced." "No shit!"

"They're giving me a promotion!" "No shit!"

—often used in an ironic way when someone makes an obvious statement

"It's cold out there." "No shit."

I replied: "No, I think I've sprained my ankle." Her response: "Try not to put too much pressure on it." Again, no shit, Sherlock.

—Lillian Saleh

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1895, in the meaning defined above