been there, done that »
An assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic and is now bored.
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couldn't happen to a nicer »
Sarcastically asserts that those in question thoroughly deserve their fate.
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do the math »
You can do the calculation yourself, with the implication that you don't have to trust someone else's assertions.
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lay down »
To specify, institute, enact, assert firmly, state authoritatively, establish or formulate .
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lay down the law »
To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
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more cry than wool »
Asserted but not grounded in reality.
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of course »
Asserts that the associated phrase should not be argued, particularly if it is obvious or there is no choice in the matter.
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play the race card »
To assert that race or racism is responsible for a course of events, especially when race is not of particular significance to the issue in question; to attempt to inspire a particular reaction by raising the issue of race.
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pull rank »
To assert one's authority over a subordinate who disagrees.
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speak out »
To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.
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speak up »
To make oneself or one's opinions known; to advocate or assert oneself.
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surprise surprise »
An indication that the unsurprising happened, especially contrary to someone's hopes or assertions.
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take a stand »
To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.
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talk through one's hat »
To assert something as true or valid; to bluff.
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tell you the truth »
Used to positively assert the frank honesty of an associated statement of set of statements; equivalent to "to you tell the truth".
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