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   Says I (or he, she etc.)

   • ▪ used after direct speech in reporting someone's part in a conversation

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2. • • The idiom "He-Said, She-Said" refers to a type of argument or dispute where the truth is hard to determine due to the conflicting accounts of those involved. These situations typically lack objective evidence, leaving the matter to be decided based on personal testimonies.
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     He-Said, She-Said: Definition, Meaning and Origin

3. usdictionary.com › idioms › he-said-she-saidHe-Said, She-Said: Definition, Meaning and Origin

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   Jun 17, 2023 · Learn the meaning and origin of the idiom "He-Said, She-Said", which refers to a type of argument or dispute where the truth is hard to determine due to conflicting accounts of those involved. See examples, related expressions and pop culture references of this phrase.

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   What does he said she said mean?

   • However, the phrase has been used in legal contexts and in journalism for many years. The phrase "He-Said, She-Said" began to gain popularity during the 20th century, particularly in legal disputes, where it often refers to cases lacking substantial evidence beyond the contradictory statements of the parties involved.

   He-Said, She-Said: Definition, Meaning and Origin

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   What is a 'he said she said' case?

   • But so-called “he said, she said” cases can almost always reveal much more — if they are properly investigated. Like many myths, the legend of “he said, she said” originated centuries ago.

   Why ‘He Said, She Said’ Is a Myth | TIME

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   What is she said about?

   • Writing in the third person, "Jodi" and "Megan" become characters in their drama, the narrative speeding towards the moment when the story that Weinstein can't stop detonates with shattering force. She Said is a clear-eyed account of the journalistic endeavour required to tie down a story of such significance.

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   Why do people say 'he said'she said'?

   • The “he said/she said” line is likely a holdover from when certain groups of people were classified as incompetent witnesses by virtue of their status. In ancient Athens, for example, women were excluded from courts entirely.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › he-said-she-saidHE SAID, SHE SAID definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   used to describe a situation in which two people involved in an event make different claims about what happened, and no one else was present who can support either claim: Rape cases are often thought to come down to he said, she said.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › he-said-she-saidHE SAID, SHE SAID | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   used to describe a situation in which two people involved in an event make different claims about what happened, and no one else was present who can support either claim: Rape cases are often thought to come down to he said, she said.

7. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › he-said,+she-saidHe-said, she-said - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the phrase "he said, she said", which refers to a dispute with no other witnesses or evidence. Find out how it is used as a noun or an adjective, and see examples and related idioms.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › he_said,_she_saidhe said, she said - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 25, 2024 · he said, she said ( uncountable) Conflicting reports from two or more parties on an issue, prototypically involving a situation between a man and a woman with no other witnesses. Translations.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › he-said-she-saidHe-said-she-said Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Learn the meaning of he-said-she-said, a phrase that describes conflicting reports from two or more parties on an issue, usually involving a situation between a man and a woman with no other witnesses. See examples of how to use he-said-she-said in sentences and find similar words.

10. time.com › 5413814Why ‘He Said, She Said’ Is a Myth | TIME

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    Oct 3, 2018 · The myth is that allegations of rape and sexual assault are often simply a matter of “he said, she said”; that when a woman accuses a man of a sexual assault and the man denies it,...