I said what I said
English
Etymology
Attested since at least the 1970s.
Phrase
- (informal, often humorous) Used to reassert one's opinion or statement in an unapologetic manner, even if it is subject to controversy or disagreement.
- 2022 October 10, Ethan Shanfeld, “Kacey Musgraves Calls Out Ted Cruz With ‘High Horse’ Lyric at Austin City Limits: ‘I Said What I Said’”, in Variety:
- While performing her song “High Horse,” Musgraves put a new spin on the pre-chorus, singing: “Everyone knows someone who kills the buzz, every time they open up their mouth — Ted Cruz! I said what I said.”
Further reading
- “I said what I said”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.
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