Jolly well

adverb

Truly or exceptionally.

You jolly well know that he was right.
Visual representation of "jolly well" - Truly or exceptionally

Often appears as...

  • jolly well know
  • jolly well do
adverb

Used for emphasis.

You're jolly well right about that.
Visual representation of "jolly well" - Used for emphasis

Often appears as...

  • jolly well right
  • jolly well done
adverb

Truly or exceptionally.

You jolly well know that he was right.
Visual representation of "jolly well" - Truly or exceptionally

Often appears as...

  • jolly well know
  • jolly well do
adverb

Used for emphasis.

You're jolly well right about that.
Visual representation of "jolly well" - Used for emphasis

Often appears as...

  • jolly well right
  • jolly well done
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "jolly well"
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British Quirk

It's a distinctively British phrase that adds a friendly or light-hearted tone to a statement.

Illustration for British Quirk
They've jolly well made a good cup of tea.
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Assertive Nuance

Suggests the speaker is insisting on something; often used to reinforce one's point in a discussion.

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You jolly well know it was your turn to do the dishes!
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Contradictory Emphasis

Can stress the speaker's disagreement or correct someone else in a somewhat polite manner.

Illustration for Contradictory Emphasis
He jolly well didn't steal the cookies, I gave them to him.
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British Quirk

It's a distinctively British phrase that adds a friendly or light-hearted tone to a statement.

Illustration for British Quirk
They've jolly well made a good cup of tea.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Assertive Nuance

Suggests the speaker is insisting on something; often used to reinforce one's point in a discussion.

Illustration for Assertive Nuance
You jolly well know it was your turn to do the dishes!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Contradictory Emphasis

Can stress the speaker's disagreement or correct someone else in a somewhat polite manner.

Illustration for Contradictory Emphasis
He jolly well didn't steal the cookies, I gave them to him.
LampPro Tip 1/3

British Quirk

It's a distinctively British phrase that adds a friendly or light-hearted tone to a statement.

Illustration for British Quirk
They've jolly well made a good cup of tea.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Assertive Nuance

Suggests the speaker is insisting on something; often used to reinforce one's point in a discussion.

Illustration for Assertive Nuance
You jolly well know it was your turn to do the dishes!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Contradictory Emphasis

Can stress the speaker's disagreement or correct someone else in a somewhat polite manner.

Illustration for Contradictory Emphasis
He jolly well didn't steal the cookies, I gave them to him.
Visual representation of the word "Jolly well"

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