English Expression · Intermediate
you said it
Used to express complete agreement with a previous statement by the interlocutor
Pronunciation: say you said it
Meaning
Used to express complete agreement with a previous statement by the interlocutor.
Example
A: I kept giving him the benefit of the doubt, but now where have we arrived at? Call a spade a spade: he's a liar! B: You said it — I didn't.
A: I kept giving him the benefit of the doubt, but now where have we arrived at? Call a spade a spade: he's a liar! B: You said it — I didn't.
Practice tips
- Practice you said it out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.