"I see what you did there" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} I see what you did there
  1. (informal) An expression used to point out that another person's joke or cleverness has been recognised or understood, either to acknowledge its cleverness or alternatively to communicate a lack of amusement. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Internet memes Synonyms: ISWYDT

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