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How would you translate sarcastic phrases like "oh yeah, that would be GREAT" in reaction to unwanted advances?

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Similarly: with an exaggerated affirmation (both in wording and in tone). And likewise, the sarcasm will usually be detectable only in the context.

Ну да, конечно!

Разумеется, вот прямо сейчас!

Прекрасно, просто прекрасно!

etc.

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    and first example is also a target for joke about how two positives can make a negative.
    – Swift
    May 1, 2022 at 21:18

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