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Expression for teasing someone #1 (permalink) Wed Nov 08, 2006 21:21 pm   Expression for teasing someone
 

Hi

I even do not know how to put it but...

In my native language we have a beautiful expression to tease someone who has just lost a game against circumstances--I mean, circumstances have just made him appear like a fool.For example, a friend of mine very confidently says to me, 'Your prepare for your exam while I am going to watch this beautiful movie'. And the moment he finishes his sentence light goes out. Shocked Or someone discovers a flat tyre the very second he says, 'I am going for a very long drive tonight.'

I really do not know I was able to get my point across--but if yes, what expression am I really looking for in English?

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Expression for teasing someone #2 (permalink) Wed Nov 08, 2006 21:39 pm   Expression for teasing someone
 

Hi Tom

Well, the word you're looking for isn't "teasing".

You could simply say "bad luck"... or a coincidental "twist of fate"...

Maybe someone else will be able to think of something better.

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Expression for teasing someone #3 (permalink) Fri Nov 10, 2006 0:04 am   Expression for teasing someone
 

It wouldn't be 'schadenfreude' or 'malicious glee', would it? There's nothing beautiful in that!
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