Etymology Journal · B
Because I said so
Meaning
- The ultimate trump card used by parents when they are tired of explaining their logic to a persistent child. It effectively shuts down any further debate by invoking absolute authority.
Authoritative, blunt
Used in a sentence
- Why do I have to clean my room? Because I said so.
- Dad, why are we leaving now? Because I said so, that is why.
- I do not care if it is unfair, just go to bed because I said so.
The backstory
This is a timeless expression of parental exhaustion that likely originated as soon as language allowed for hierarchy. There is no specific historical paper trail, just generations of parents who were just done with the questions.
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