18 hilariously good comebacks you’ll wish you knew before

“That sounds like a you problem.” This is one of those good comebacks for when your kids are making their lack of planning your emergency.

“Someday you’ll go far – and I really hope you stay there.” Become a verbal vendetta master.

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“Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone.” This one comes from Dorothy Parker who was the queen of good comebacks.

“Oh, you don’t like being treated the way you treat me? That must suck.” Funny comebacks don’t always fit into not-so-funny situations.

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“Oh, I’m sorry. Did the middle of my sentence interrupt the beginning of yours?” This is one of those good comebacks for the person constantly interrupting you.

“You bring everyone a lot of joy…when you leave the room.” This one goes left then right then left again, salting the wound.

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“Oops, my bad. I could’ve sworn I was dealing with an adult.” This one is a little stealthy.

“I’m an acquired taste. If you don’t like me, acquire some taste.” This one is applicable to many scenarios, so you’ll want to memorise it.

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Who could forget about the scene in Legally Blonde when Elle Woods’ loser ex-boyfriend condescendingly asks, “You got into Harvard Law?” to which Elle responds, “What, like it’s hard?”

“This exchange happened accidentally between me and my boyfriend the other day and it’s been legendary for us ever since: after making an honest mistake he said, ‘Sorry I’m an idiot.’ And I, wanting to reassure him but failing miserably, replied, ‘Don’t be sorry for who you are!’” shares another Buzzfeed contributor. Given the frequency of mock-sorrys in verbal squabbles, “don’t be sorry for who you are” is definitely one to keep in your pocket.

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