"he-said-she-said" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} he-said-she-said (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of he said, she said Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: he said, she said
    Sense id: en-he-said-she-said-en-noun-eVUWQqat Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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