Cool MateMeaning of Says who
A rhetorical question used to challenge someone's statement or claim.
In simple words: Who said that?
Says who in a sentence
- She said that we need to change the plan, but I say, 'Says who?'
- 'You can't do that,' he told me. I responded, 'Says who?'
- When they claimed the event was canceled, I asked, 'Says who?'
- 'That’s a bad idea,' she remarked, and I just said, 'Says who?'
- When he made the outrageous claim, I couldn’t help but ask, 'Says who?'
How to use Says who
Used in casual conversation to question a statement's validity or authority. Avoid in formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of it as asking 'Who is your source?'
Related words
Collocations with Says who
- Says who, really?
- Says who to that?
- So, says who?
Synonyms for Says who
- Who said that?
- According to whom?
- By whose authority?
Common mistakes with Says who
- Using it in formal discussions where it's inappropriate.
- Confusing it with 'Who says?', which is more direct.
Says who appears in
Says who in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مين قال؟
مين قال كذا؟
- Bengaliবাংলা
কে বলল
কে বলল এটা?
- GermanDeutsch
Wer sagt das?
Wer hat das gesagt?
- SpanishEspañol
¿Y quién lo dice?
¿Quién dijo eso?
- Persianفارسی
کی گفته؟
کی اینو گفته؟
- FrenchFrançais
Qui l'a dit ?
Qui a dit ça ?
- Hindiहिन्दी
किसने कहा
किसने कहा?
- ItalianItaliano
Chi l'ha detto?
Chi l'ha detto?
- PortuguesePortuguês
Quem disse?
Quem disse isso?
- RussianРусский
Кто сказал?
Кто это сказал?
- Urduاردو
کون کہتا ہے؟
کس نے کہا؟
- Chinese中文
谁说的？
谁说的？
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Frequently asked questions about Says who
What does Says who mean?
Who said that?
What is the definition of Says who?
A rhetorical question used to challenge someone's statement or claim.
How do you use Says who in a sentence?
She said that we need to change the plan, but I say, 'Says who?'
Can you give another example of Says who?
'You can't do that,' he told me. I responded, 'Says who?'
What are synonyms for Says who?
Common alternatives include Who said that?, According to whom?, By whose authority?.
What words go with Says who?
It commonly pairs with Says who, really?, Says who to that?, So, says who?.
What are common mistakes when using Says who?
Using it in formal discussions where it's inappropriate. Confusing it with 'Who says?', which is more direct.
How do you pronounce Says who?
US: //seɪz hu//, UK: //seɪz huː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Says who formal or informal?
"Says who" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Says who?
Used in casual conversation to question a statement's validity or authority. Avoid in formal contexts.