funny you should ask vs funny you ask

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Funny you should ask' is a more formal and polite way to express surprise at being asked a question, often followed by an answer. 'Funny you ask' is a more casual and direct way to express surprise at a question without necessarily expecting an answer.

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funny you should ask

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in formal contexts.

This phrase is used to express surprise at being asked a question, often followed by an answer. It is more formal and polite.

Examples:

Funny you should ask, I was just thinking about that.
Funny you should ask, I have the perfect solution for that.

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It's funny you should ask.
It's funny you should ask that.
Funny you should ask that, Frank.
Well, funny you should ask...
Funny you should ask, Sabrina, because she was just here, and she was gorgeous.
That's funny you should ask.
It's funny you should ask that.
It's funny you should ask.
It's funny you should ask.
It's funny you should ask that...
It's funny you should ask that.
It's funny you should ask in this house.
It's funny you should ask that question, Bill... because there was something a little strange... about the way Mr. Nightingale left.
Just that... so funny you should ask those questions that way.
Funny you should ask me that, because no.
Funny you should ask me that, because no.
Funny you should ask that question.
Funny you should ask that. I was just talking to the counselor today about what colleges would be best for me, and I was slightly disappointed at the colleges she was recommending.
Funny you should ask. (clears throat)

Alternatives:

Funny you ask
Interesting that you ask
Curious that you ask
It's funny you ask
It's interesting you ask

funny you ask

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in casual contexts.

This phrase is used to express surprise at a question without necessarily expecting an answer. It is more casual and direct.

Examples:

Funny you ask, I was just thinking about that.
Funny you ask, I have no idea.

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- It's funny you ask...
It's funny you ask that.
And he said, It's funny you ask that, because it's actually called black box trading.
Funny you ask, you obviously have an eye for quality.
Funny you should ask that, Frank.
That's funny you should ask.
Well, funny you should ask...
It's funny you should ask that.
It's funny you should ask.
It's funny you should ask.
Funny you should ask me that, because no.
Funny you should ask me that, because no.
It's funny you should ask that...
It's funny you should ask.
It's funny you should ask that.
It's funny you should ask in this house.
It's funny you should ask that question, Bill... because there was something a little strange... about the way Mr. Nightingale left.
It's funny you should ask that.
Just that... so funny you should ask those questions that way.
Funny you should ask that question.

Alternatives:

Funny you should ask
Interesting that you ask
Curious that you ask
It's funny you ask
It's interesting you ask

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