"I've got news for you" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} I've got news for you
  1. (humorous) Used to highlight a fact which the speaker believes is obvious but the listener seems to minimize or disregard. Tags: humorous Related terms: have I got news for you
    Sense id: en-I've_got_news_for_you-en-phrase-Djh8QRbH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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