so there

phrase

informal
used to say in a somewhat rude, angry, or childish way that one has stated one's opinion or decision and will not change it
Well, I don't want to be your friend, either. So there!

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And so there does appear to be an emotional network in the brain — areas like the amygdala, the anterior cingulate cortex, insular cortex, and some other areas that seem to confer an emotional component of pain. Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 Browning hasn’t played a lot but has been in the league seven years, so there’s experience there. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 The Bears don’t return any offensive starters, so there’s work to be done on that side of the ball. Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Washington is last in reliever Stuff+ this year and has cycled through a variety of uninspiring closers, so there’s a chance Cruz steps right into the biggest role in the bullpen. Eno Sarris, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for so there

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“So there.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so%20there. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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