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That's an odd thing to say

🇬🇧 UK //ðæts ən ɒd θɪŋ tə seɪ// 🇺🇸 US //ðæts ən ɑd θɪŋ tə seɪ//

Meaning of That's an odd thing to say

A comment that is unusual or strange.

In simple words: It's strange to say that.

That's an odd thing to say in a sentence

• When she suggested we swim in the snow, I thought, 'That's an odd thing to say.'
• After he criticized the weather, I replied, 'That's an odd thing to say.'
• His comment about cats being dangerous was just, well, that's an odd thing to say.
• In a meeting about profits, stating that money grows on trees was that's an odd thing to say.

How to use That's an odd thing to say

Use this phrase when you find someone's comment unusual or inappropriate. It fits in casual conversations but may be too direct in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of an 'odd' sock that doesn't match – unexpected and unusual!

Related words

Collocations with That's an odd thing to say

• odd thing to say
• quite an odd thing
• odd things happen
• strange things to say
• make odd comments

Synonyms for That's an odd thing to say

• strange remark
• bizarre statement
• peculiar comment
• unusual opinion
• unexpected observation

Common mistakes with That's an odd thing to say

• Using it as a compliment instead of a critique.
• Confusing 'odd' with 'bad' or 'wrong'.

Frequently asked questions about That's an odd thing to say

What does That's an odd thing to say mean?

It's strange to say that.

What is the definition of That's an odd thing to say?

A comment that is unusual or strange.

How do you use That's an odd thing to say in a sentence?

When she suggested we swim in the snow, I thought, 'That's an odd thing to say.'

Can you give another example of That's an odd thing to say?

After he criticized the weather, I replied, 'That's an odd thing to say.'

What are synonyms for That's an odd thing to say?

Common alternatives include strange remark, bizarre statement, peculiar comment, unusual opinion, unexpected observation.

What words go with That's an odd thing to say?

It commonly pairs with odd thing to say, quite an odd thing, odd things happen, strange things to say, make odd comments.

What are common mistakes when using That's an odd thing to say?

Using it as a compliment instead of a critique. Confusing 'odd' with 'bad' or 'wrong'.

How do you pronounce That's an odd thing to say?

US: //ðæts ən ɑd θɪŋ tə seɪ//, UK: //ðæts ən ɒd θɪŋ tə seɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use That's an odd thing to say?

Use this phrase when you find someone's comment unusual or inappropriate. It fits in casual conversations but may be too direct in formal settings.