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Tagged at the end of a sentence to convey a sense of resignation or inevitability.

Other meanings

2. phrase

Used to suggest that there is an obvious, inevitable or straightforward answer to something.

3. phrase

Suggests that the reply given is the obvious or expected one.

4. phrase

Used to reinforce an opinion, sometimes in a sarcastic manner.

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