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?

Businesses are now looking to production companies and directors, he says, who are "big in the world of creating entertainment" - making music videos, short films and features.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

Potash prices are expected to rise this year rather than decline, the analyst says, who estimates that most potash producers are running a near capacity until at least 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2024

It is Zamora, he says, who is being inconsistent.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023

“Lauren says the meek will inherit the earth, not the strong, and Brittany says who wants the earth anyway, so the strong might as well have it.”

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer