that's funny

that's funny

1. That's humorous. A: "So I said, 'What, no ketchup?'" B: "Haha, that's funny. Then what did he say?"
2. That's strange, odd, or unexpected. Huh, that's funny—I could have sworn I turned this off before I left! A: "The computer's not letting me log in." B: "That's funny. Are you sure you put in the right username and password?"
See also: funny
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

That's funny.

That is strange or peculiar. Bill: Tom just called from Detroit and says he's coming back tomorrow. Mary: That's funny. He's not supposed to. Sue: The sky is turning very gray. Mary: That's funny. There's no bad weather forecast.
See also: funny
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • that's more like it
  • that's all
  • that's a good one
  • that's just it
  • that's right
  • that's that
  • That's that!
  • (and) that's that
  • And that's that
  • That’s that!
References in classic literature
"That's funny. Why did you name them all with the same name?"
"That's funny! It sounds as if the barrel were singing!"
"That's funny, because it seems to me too that I've been a sort of good uncle to several of you young fellows lately.
Critique: "History, A Mess." by Sigrun Palsdottir is deftly crafted satirical novel that's funny, colorful, thoughtful, thought-provoking, and inherently entertaining while also raising basic questions about truth, research, and the very nature of belief.
Reading the note scribbled in marker pen on the 2006/07 Nike football Crouch laughed: "Who wrote that, oh it's Carra, that's funny!"
We just think, 'That's funny and that's ridiculous so we'll do that'.
We just think: 'That's funny and that's ridiculous so we'll do that'.
In the short term, Smith hopes to direct, write and create more content "that's funny but socially conscious" while thinking about Funny or Die's voice online.
That's funny because it's ridic-ulous but also as it could be true." Despite selling out theatres in Ireland, Britain, the US and Australia, Pat takes nothing for granted.
Lee Owen THAT'S funny, as it's not against the law to eat, drink or smoke whilst driving.
That's funny, because if you have gel polish on, the nails feel strong and don't crack easily.
"That's funny, because no agreement has been reached," Nauert said.
After all, there isn't much that's funny about a happy couple.
"You know, sometimes, these feminists are really a bit [overreacting] I mean, that's funny. Come on.
Now, try and spend too long dissecting why that's funny and you'll likely be on a hiding to nothing.