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6 March 2026

Typical

We use this expression to say that something - usually negative - always happens.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

He said he would be here by ten. Now it's twelve and he still isn't here!

Typical! Simon's always late.

Example 2

It's starting to rain.

And I've left my umbrella at home. Typical!

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