Noun / Clause + ときたもんだ

[Can you believe; how outrageous that (exclamation of disbelief)]

Connection: Noun / Clause + ときたもんだ

Usage: An emphatic, colloquial expression of surprise, disbelief, or exasperation. Often used to express the speaker's amazement (usually negative) at someone's behavior or a situation. Stronger and more emotional than ときたら.

Variations:

• ときたもんだ: standard colloquial
• ときたものだ: slightly less colloquial

Examples:

謝りもしないときたもんだ。(Can you believe he didn't even apologize!)

遅刻した上に言い訳ばかりときたもんだ。(Not only was he late, but then he did nothing but make excuses — how outrageous!)

借りた金を返さないときたもんだ、まったく信じられない。(He won't return the money he borrowed — I just can't believe it.)