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I told you so

Idioms

I warned you in advance, especially of a bad outcome. For example, It's too bad your guests didn't get along with each other, but remember, I told you so.

Example Sentences

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It means he can puff out his chest and say: "I told you so."

From BBC • May 21, 2025

When they fall flat as a pancaked overpass, please remember: I told you so.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2023

Those of us who believed otherwise are refraining from saying "I told you so" — OK, we're definitely not.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2023

I told you so, his mother said to him.

From Washington Times • May 19, 2023

Rafe just raised an eyebrow as if to say I told you so.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

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