says who?

Idioms  

1. Who claims the truth of this statement, which I don't believe? For example, That horse of your will never win a race.—Says who? This slangy expression of disagreement or disbelief may also be put in declarative form, says you!, meaning “I disagree with what you just said.” For example, It was an accident, I didn't mean to break it.—Says you! You've always hated that vase. [First half of 1900s]

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Example Sentences

It was those same boys, Robertson says, who often had nothing to say when she sped across the finish line in front of them.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“It was surreal, it was like telling people they won the lottery. There was absolute shock,” Moreno says, who helped hand out the bonuses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

It was Nichelle Nichols’ communications officer Uhura, Smoot says, who partly inspired his career path.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2024

People often bring him ingredients from other parts of the continent, he says, who get a free tub of ice cream in return.

From Reuters • Dec. 30, 2022

“If that’s what she says, who are we to argue?”

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven