[says who] or [says you] {v. phr.}, {slang} I don’t believe oraccept that. — An expression of rebuff often used to make fun ofsomeone or oppose him.
«I am the strongest boy on the block.» «Saysyou.
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«That brook is full of trout.» «Says who? I never sawanybody catch trout there.»
«You can’t take Mary to the party — she’s my girl.» «Says who?»
Диалог на английском продавец и покупатель с переводом.
Canada geographical position.
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Значение идиомы says who