of course

Meaning

1. Oxford60% of films

   used to show that what you are saying is not surprising or is generally known or accepted

2. Oxford15% of films

   used as a polite way of agreeing with what sb has just said

3. Oxford10% of films

   used as a polite way of giving sb permission to do sth

4. Oxford10% of films

   used to emphasize that what you are saying is true or correct

In the movies · 446

• No, of course. It's just, uh...Shine1996
• Of course, really, you're supposed to have shot me.The Lady from Shanghai1947
• - Why don't you carve the turkey? - Yes, of course, my darling.Take the Money and Run1969
• Of course. Of course.Eastern Promises2007
• Of course. Of course.5 to 72014
• Of course, of course.You Don't Mess with the Zohan2008
• Of course, of course.Despicable Me2010
• "Of course, of course."The Woman in the Window2021

Learn it in full scenes

• 5 to 72014
  • Brian Meets Arielle in a Cafe
  • The 5 to 7 Rule
  • Arielle Sets the Rules

From the same entry

• in course of
• in the course of
• in the course of time
• in the ordinary, normal, course of events, things
• of course not
• on course for do
• run its course
• be on a collision course
• in due course
• horses for courses
• a matter of course
• a middle course

More everyday phrases

• we need to talk
• excuse me
• i'm proud of you
• tell me the truth
• what are you doing here
• no doubt
• good evening
• you never know
• i'm okay
• here's the deal
• here's the thing
• i knew it