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    ironically

    US /aɪ'rɒnɪklɪ/

    ・

    UK /aɪ'rɒnɪklɪ/

    B2
    adv.AdverbContrary to plan or expectation
    Ironically enough, he became one of the top managers without any education

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    How "Dad Shoes" Turned New Balance Into A $5 Billion Brand

    10:46How "Dad Shoes" Turned New Balance Into A $5 Billion Brand
    • I think we're in like a very nostalgic age of fashion right now. I think ironically, the dad shoe kind of falls into that.

      I think we're in like a very nostalgic age of fashion right now. I think ironically, the dad shoe kind of falls into that.

    • I think, ironically, the dad shoe kind of falls into that.

      I think, ironically, the dad shoe kind of falls into that.

    B1

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • And ironically, if you repeal Obamacare, and I have become fond of this term, "Obamacare,"

      And ironically, if you repeal Obamacare, and I have become fond of this term, "Obamacare,"

    • And ironically, if you repeal Obamacare and I have become fond of this term, Obamacare if you repeal it, what happens is those seniors right away are going to be paying $600 more in prescription care.

      And ironically, if you repeal Obamacare and I have become fond of this term, Obamacare if you repeal it, what happens is those seniors right away are going to be paying $600 more in prescription care.

    B1

    The Dark Side of Rich Kids Volunteering Abroad | Informer

    07:19The Dark Side of Rich Kids Volunteering Abroad | Informer
    • and they'd quickly rub dirt on their faces so that they'd be more appealing, ironically, to the volunteers and look like they needed more help.

      and they'd quickly rub dirt on their faces so that they'd be more appealing, ironically, to the volunteers and look like they needed more help.

    • so that they’d be more appealing, ironically, to the volunteers

      so that they’d be more appealing, ironically, to the volunteers

    B2

    UV light kills viruses. Why isn't it everywhere?

    07:44UV light kills viruses. Why isn't it everywhere?
    • But ironically, those same properties that cause cancer

      But ironically, those same properties that cause cancer

    B2

    Why Brexit Failed the UK

    08:54Why Brexit Failed the UK
    • On immigration, we ironically saw it rise to historic highs with no end in sight.

      On immigration, we ironically saw it rise to historic highs with no end in sight.

    • On immigration, we ironically saw it rise to historic highs with no end in sight.

      On immigration, we ironically saw it rise to historic highs with no end in sight.

    B1

    How Modern Dating Is Destroying Us

    06:29How Modern Dating Is Destroying Us
    • Ironically, modernity has brought us online dating and with it, endless choices.

      Ironically, modernity has brought us online dating and with it, endless choices.

    • Ironically, modernity has brought us online dating and with it, endless choices.

      Ironically, modernity has brought us online dating and with it, endless choices.

    B1

    My life changed when I stopped giving a f*ck | The Law of Detachment

    12:16My life changed when I stopped giving a f*ck | The Law of Detachment
    • When we care a little too much, it puts a lot of pressure on us to achieve that outcome, and often this causes us to overthink and also make irrational decisions, which then ironically stops us from achieving the result that we want.

      When we care a little too much, it puts a lot of pressure on us to achieve that outcome, and often this causes us to overthink and also make irrational decisions, which then ironically stops us from achieving the result that we want.

    • and often this causes us to overthink and also make irrational decisions which then ironically stops us from achieving the result that we want.

      and often this causes us to overthink and also make irrational decisions which then ironically stops us from achieving the result that we want.

    A2

    9 Habits That Damage Your Brain

    05:449 Habits That Damage Your Brain
    • So ironically, staying in the dark for too long will eventually leave you sleep deprived.

      So ironically, staying in the dark for too long will eventually leave you sleep deprived.

    • So, ironically, staying in the dark for too long will eventually leave you sleep-deprived.

      So, ironically, staying in the dark for too long will eventually leave you sleep-deprived.

    B1

    Why NASA Is Racing Back To The Moon

    10:09Why NASA Is Racing Back To The Moon
    • Ironically, the Omni-Heat-Infinity material inside Columbia's clothing was originally inspired by space blankets.

      Ironically, the Omni-Heat-Infinity material inside Columbia's clothing was originally inspired by space blankets.

    • Ironically, the Omni-Heat Infinity material inside Columbia's clothing was originally inspired by space blankets,

      Ironically, the Omni-Heat Infinity material inside Columbia's clothing was originally inspired by space blankets,

    B1

    IELTS Speaking Band 8 about Volunteering in India

    18:12IELTS Speaking Band 8 about Volunteering in India
    • What were those mistakes and how can he improve? The first mistake that Karan makes, and this is not a language mistake, ironically, is that he's just as nervous as during his first interview.

      What were those mistakes and how can he improve? The first mistake that Karan makes, and this is not a language mistake, ironically, is that he's just as nervous as during his first interview.

    • The first mistake that Karan makes—and this is not a language mistake, ironically—is that he's just as nervous as during his first interview.

      The first mistake that Karan makes—and this is not a language mistake, ironically—is that he's just as nervous as during his first interview.

    A2