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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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"He was never one to say I told you so, but he would raise an eyebrow and a wry smile that finally we'd all seen sense."

From BBC Aug. 28, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 19, 2023

I told you so, his mother said to him.

From Washington Times May 19, 2023

“It’s satisfying and vindicating. But it’s hard for me to look at it and say, ‘Hey, I told you so.

From Seattle Times Mar. 27, 2023

I don’t know what good it is to say I told you so to a dead man, but it makes me feel a little bit better, especially after being humiliated for speaking out.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

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