Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
i-told-you-so
Phrase
/aɪ ˈtoʊld ju soʊ/
Definition
A phrase used to claim that a prediction or warning was accurate after the event has occurred.
Examples
- When the project failed, she couldn’t help but say, ‘I told you so.’
- After the game, he looked at his friends and smiled, ‘I told you so!’
Meaning
Indicates that someone had foreseen the outcome of a situation and is now stating their prior knowledge.
Synonyms
- I warned you
- I said so
- I mentioned it before
