Street voices
Hugues
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United States
"Newsflash, something you say before informing someone of something they clearly don't know, often condescendingly, and usually as a rebuttal of something they just told you. I can't believe the Mavs made it to the finals last year. I can't wait for them to win this year. Hey, newsflash, the Mavs just lost their best player. They're not winning, let alone making it to the finals anytime soon."
What it means
Used to introduce a blunt fact that the other person is missing, usually with a smug, gotcha tone. You drop it right before the punchline information, as a rebuttal when someone is being clueless or overly confident. It can be playful between friends or straight up rude, depending on delivery.
Usage examples
"Newsflash, you can’t live off vibes and iced coffee, your rent’s due Friday, and your landlord does not accept good intentions."
"Newsflash, the meeting got moved to nine, so the lie-in you were planning is officially cancelled, sorry to be the messenger."
Where it comes from
Lifted straight from the breaking-news bulletin that cuts into a broadcast. Drop it in conversation and you are pretending to interrupt with an urgent truth the other person somehow missed.
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