I Know You Are But What Am I

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The internet slang termI Know You Are But What Am Iis a comeback used to mock someone who tries to insult or criticize you. It is a way of deflecting their negativity and reflecting it back onto them. This phrase implies that you believe the person making the insult actually possesses the qualities they are accusing you of having.

Examples:

1. Person A: You’re such a loser, always failing at everything you do!
Person B: I know you are, but what am I?

2. Person X: You’re so dumb, you’ll never understand this complex math problem!
Person Y: I know you are, but what am I? Seems like someone’s just trying to feel superior.

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