funny you should mention it vs funny you should ask

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Funny you should mention it' is used when someone brings up a topic that is relevant or coincidental, while 'Funny you should ask' is used when someone asks a question that is relevant or coincidental.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

funny you should mention it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express surprise or coincidence when someone brings up a topic.

This phrase is used to express surprise or coincidence when someone mentions a topic that is relevant to the current conversation.

Examples:

Funny you should mention it, I was just thinking about that yesterday.
Funny you should mention it, I was planning to talk to you about the same thing.
Funny you should mention it, I have a story related to that.
Funny you should mention it, I have some information on that.
Funny you should mention it, I was just about to bring that up.

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Funny you should mention it, 'cause I really feel like I'm missing something.
It's funny you should mention that because I was thinking...
It's funny you should mention lago.
Funny you should mention the viceroy.
It's funny you should mention that.
Funny you should mention the fire because I...
You know, it's funny you should mention that, because, well, I've been looking at jets lately.
Well, it's funny you should mention him... 'cause I don't think he's too happy with the Mayor right now.
Funny you should mention confession, padre seeing that you're obliged to keep the secrets of your flock.
Funny you should mention that, because she's at the core of my theory.
It's funny you should mention them. No.
Is funny you should mention that, because the missus would like to have you for dinner this evening.
Tom: You know, it's funny you should mention McCready, 'cause I thought he'd popped back up in town last week or so.
You know, it's funny you should mention McCready, 'cause I thought he'd popped back up in town last week or so.
It's funny you should mention threats, Mr. Kerwin, because you've been threatening me all week.
- Funny you should mention death because I'm here to collect that immortality you've promised me.
Funny you should mention that, you know... the other night, doc, when I was here, I couldn't help but feel I was interrupting something... personal.
It's funny you should mention that because last week at the club,
It's funny you should mention that.
You know, it's funny you mention it.

Alternatives:

It's funny you should mention it
How funny that you should mention it
What a coincidence that you should mention it
I find it amusing that you should mention it
Isn't it funny that you should mention it

funny you should ask

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express surprise or coincidence when someone asks a question that is relevant to the current conversation.

This phrase is used to express surprise or coincidence when someone asks a question that is relevant to the current conversation.

Examples:

Funny you should ask, I was just thinking about that.
Funny you should ask, I was about to bring that up.
Funny you should ask, I have some information on that.
Funny you should ask, I was planning to talk to you about the same thing.
Funny you should ask, I have a story related to 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:

It's funny you should ask
How funny that you should ask
What a coincidence that you should ask
I find it amusing that you should ask
Isn't it funny that you should ask

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funny you should mention it vs funny you should ask