though I say it who should not
Appended to a statement of self-praise, as a form of modest apology.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I made the best cake, though I say it who should not.”
“My presentation was quite persuasive, though I say it who should not.”
“The renovation project turned out remarkably well, though I say it who should not, given the immense effort required to restore the historic structure.”
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anybody who is anybody
Any person who is well-known or important, especially one who has prominent social standing.
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do exactly what it says on the tin
To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.
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dog who caught the tire
One who accomplishes a seemingly impossible feat, but does not know what to do next.
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easier said than done
Easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish.
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everybody who is anybody
All of the people who are well-known or important, especially those who have prominent social standing.
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final say
The right to make a final decision.
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have a say
To (receive the opportunity to) voice one's opinion.
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I see, said the blind man
Expressing confusion.
Last updated August 10, 2026