Funnily enough

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15 April 2025

Funnily enough

We use this expression to introduce a coincidence.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Where's Simon these days? I haven't heard from him for ages.

Funnily enough I got an email from him yesterday. He's in Paris now.

Example 2

I visited the British Museum yesterday. It's really impressive. Have you been?

Funnily enough I was there the week before! It's great, isn't it?

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