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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There's no passion, so there are no complications that come along with that. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 Two cars contained hazardous materials but did not leak, so there is no threat to the public, McVey said. — Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Hearing loss develops gradually, so there’s rarely a clear moment that signals something’s wrong. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 However, the laws depend on the state, so there is not a national standard for temporary businesses like lemonade stands. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 July 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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