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Watch it, Einstein!
Meaning
- A sarcastic remark used when someone does something stupid or clumsy. It mocks the person's supposed intelligence.
Sarcastic, biting
Used in a sentence
- You just spilled coffee on my laptop, watch it, Einstein!
- Watch it, Einstein, you are going to knock over the display.
- That was a dangerous move, watch it, Einstein.
The backstory
The name Albert Einstein is used as the quintessential symbol of genius. Using it sarcastically is a common American trope.
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