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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says who?

“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

“He’s made our life hell,” Ayesha says, who must now live with her son in a town close to Nablus.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2024

“We’re sitting ducks,” Shawn says, who grew up in the store but says he won’t be taking over from his father or carrying on the family business.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 25, 2023

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

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven