[of course] {adv. phr.} 1. As you would expect; naturally.
Bobhit Herman, and Herman hit him back, of course.
The rain camepouring down, and of course the track meet was canceled.
2. Without adoubt; certainly; surely.
Of course you know that girl; she’s inyour class.
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Значение идиомы of course