sue me

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See also: süme

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sue me

  1. Phrase sarcastically used to suggest that a person who does not like the actions or opinions of the speaker can respond by filing a lawsuit against the speaker.
    • 1969, Beard & Kennedy, Bored of the Rings, page 53:
      "So I've got it! So sue me!"
    • 1982, Judith Guest, Ordinary People, page 78:
      "God, you're preaching again. And your ceiling's dirty."
      "So, sue me."
    • 1997, Martin Wagner, Rachel's Machine, page 295:
      She was sure they did, but their return journeys would take a little longer. If you don't like it, sue me, Rachel thought and smiled.
    • 2008, Bernie Loposer, Seven Is the Perfect Number, page 371:
      “You're playing games with me, lady, and I don't like it.”
      “Sue me,” Diana hissed.
    • 2011, Alice Grist, The High Heeled Guide to Spiritual Living, page 14:
      I am a feminist – so sue me.
    • 2015, Samantha Chase, chapter 10, in Stay with Me / More of Me:
      My mind wandered for a minute, so sue me.

Usage notes

Often preceded by "so", and used in rhetorical situations where filing a lawsuit would not actually be practical or possible.

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