I told you so

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

“To lose your ring after seven days of being married is quite a shock,” says Beukman, who manfully admits he deserved the “I told you so” he received from his wife.

From The Wall Street Journal

Toyota Motor might be tempted to say ‘I told you so’ to the industry.

From Barron's

Leah scolded, “I told you so … Spirit, has Elizabeth done wrong?”

From Literature

I look to Camille, expecting a smug I told you so, but her face is white.

From Literature

“Well, I won’t say ‘I told you so,’ but I’m not exactly shocked,” Aunt Melissa says when Dad finishes explaining.

From Literature