do so

do so

Used for emphasis to insist that one does, has done, or has something. The phrase typically ends the sentence or is followed by a verb. A: "I don't think you finished your homework." B: "I did so!" A: "Honey, you're fine. You don't have a fever." B: "I do so have a fever! Feel my forehead again!"
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • fix on
  • fix on (someone or something)
  • cross over
  • bootleg
  • cook out
  • going to
  • explain (oneself)
  • explain oneself
  • explain yourself
  • fallout
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How can I motivate you to do it my way?