"I resemble that remark" meaning in English

See I resemble that remark in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Phrase

Etymology: A play on words, with resemble instead of resent. Etymology templates: {{m|en|resemble}} resemble, {{m|en|resent}} resent Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} I resemble that remark
  1. (humorous) touché; admitting that an opponent's criticism is applicable to oneself Tags: humorous
    Sense id: en-I_resemble_that_remark-en-phrase-HgAiYMSE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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