says who
Challenge the source
Says who is a challenge demanding proof or authority for a claim just made.
It questions whether the speaker has any basis for their assertion: You can't park here. —Says who?
The phrase implies skepticism or defiance, suggesting the listener doesn't accept the claim without knowing its source.
- oh reallyIncredulous verbal response
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- retortQuick, cutting reply
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
defiance · rejoinder · disbelief · incredulity · prove it · rebuttal · oh yeah · sarcasm · confrontation · rhetorical question · backtalk · talk back · counterargument · repartee · mistrust · suspicion · protest · inquiry
- rhetorical questionswhy me, why bother, so what, why not, what else is new
- disbeliefdisbelief, no way, incredulity, unbelievable, yeah right
- fighting wordsfight me, bring it, square up, throw hands, step outside
says whoif you say so
"Dubious concession phrase"
yes sir · yes ma'am · fair enough · whatever you say · as you wish
says whoagreed
Shared the same view
exactly · absolutely · that's right · you said it · hear hear
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