I'm not being funny
idiomUsed as a softening preface to a statement that might be taken as offensive or malicious.
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does the Pope wear a funny hat
Obviously! Rhetorical question in response to a question where the answer is an emphatic yes.
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funny bone
The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.
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funny man
Alternative form of funnyman.
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funny stuff
Irregular, often illegal, activities.
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I'm not telling you
Used to express that someone doesn't need to know something, typically because it is a secret (sometimes used as a way to attempt to hide someone's wrongdoing); may also be used when someone tries to ask for answers while doing an assignment or examination, or private or confidential information, including passwords.
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I'm not the one
A warning to an individual who has greatly offended one's dignity or has acted or spoken insolently.
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I'm sure
Used as an interjection to indicate denial or contradiction in response to an assertion or accusation.
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if I'm honest
to be honest