"sue me" meaning in All languages combined

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Interjection [English]

Head templates: {{en-interj}} 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.
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          "ref": "1969, Beard & Kennedy, Bored of the Rings, page 53",
          "text": "\"So I've got it! So sue me!\"",
          "type": "quotation"
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        {
          "ref": "1982, Judith Guest, Ordinary People, page 78",
          "text": "\"God, you're preaching again. And your ceiling's dirty.\"\n\"So, sue me.\"",
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          "ref": "1997, Martin Wagner, Rachel's Machine, page 295",
          "text": "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.",
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        {
          "ref": "2008, Bernie Loposer, Seven Is the Perfect Number, page 371",
          "text": "“You're playing games with me, lady, and I don't like it.”\n“Sue me,” Diana hissed.",
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        {
          "ref": "2011, Alice Grist, The High Heeled Guide to Spiritual Living, page 14",
          "text": "I am a feminist – so sue me.",
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        },
        {
          "ref": "2015, Samantha Chase, chapter 10, in Stay with Me / More of Me",
          "text": "My mind wandered for a minute, so sue me.",
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