sue

(so) sue me

I really don't care if you are offended or put off by what I said or did. The hyperbolic threat is meant to undermine how much importance another person is or may be giving something one did or said. A: "You never make your bed in the morning." B: "Sue me! It's just going to get messed up again when I go to bed tonight." Yeah, I like to have a beer or two each night after work—so sue me!

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Mary Sue

In film and literature, an idealized female character who is exceptionally talented in a number of areas despite not having had the training or experience to realistically acquire such talents. The use of such a character is often seen as a method of author wish-fulfillment. The term was first used in this way by writer Paula Smith in 1973. Whether Rey from "Star Wars" is a Mary Sue has been a topic of debate.

sue (someone or something) out of (something)

To cause someone or some organization to forfeit something by court order as a result of legal proceedings brought against them. A number of consumers are filing a class-action lawsuit against the company, aiming to sue them out of nearly $10 million. She sued me out of everything I owned because of what happened.

sue for (something)

To initiate legal proceedings (against some person, group, or organization) in order to receive redress, reparation, or compensation. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sue" and "for" to indicated the person, group, or organization being sued. The employees have grouped together to sue for overtime that had not been paid since 2010. The family is suing the airline for $2.5 million to cover medical expenses, legal fees, and emotional damages.

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sue out (something)

To petition or apply for and take out some written legal order. The sheriff sued out a search warrant for the suspect's home. The man's lawyer is suing out a writ of habeas corpus.

sue the pants off (of) (one)

To sue one for a huge sum of money, especially if it is all or more than one is able to pay. He threatened to sue the pants off me if I ever published the things we had just discussed. With all the evidence we've got, we'll be able to sue the pants off of their company.

so, sue me.

If you are so angry, why don't go ahead and sue me. (A rude way of brushing off an angry person.) A: You ran into my car! You didn't even look where you were going! B: So, sue me.

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sue for something

to file a lawsuit in order to get something. If you so much as harm a hair on my head, I will sue for damages. Ted sued for back pay in his dispute with a former employer.

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sue someone for something

to file a lawsuit against someone in order to get something. I will sue you for damages if you do anything else to my car! She sued her employer for failure to provide a safe workplace.

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sue the pants off (of) someone

Sl. to sue someone for a lot of money. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) If they harm me in any way, I'll sue the pants off of them. He sued the pants off his landlord.

sue for

1. To institute legal proceedings against some person for some redress of grievances: The actor is suing a former TV star for $30 million. Their aunt and uncle sued for custody of the children.

2. To make an appeal or entreaty for something: The people of this country are suing for peace.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

(So,) sue me!

tv. So, if you are so bothered or offended, take me into court and sue me. (A way of saying There is nothing you can do about it.) You don’t like the way I talk? So, sue me!

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sue me!

verb

See So, sue me!

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sue the pants off (of) someone

tv. to sue someone for a lot of money. If they do it, I’ll sue the pants off of them.

sue the pants off someone

verb

See sue the pants off of someone

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释义	sue (so) sue me I really don't care if you are offended or put off by what I said or did. The hyperbolic threat is meant to undermine how much importance another person is or may be giving something one did or said. A: "You never make your bed in the morning." B: "Sue me! It's just going to get messed up again when I go to bed tonight." Yeah, I like to have a beer or two each night after work—so sue me! See also: sue Mary Sue In film and literature, an idealized female character who is exceptionally talented in a number of areas despite not having had the training or experience to realistically acquire such talents. The use of such a character is often seen as a method of author wish-fulfillment. The term was first used in this way by writer Paula Smith in 1973. Whether Rey from "Star Wars" is a Mary Sue has been a topic of debate. See also: Mary, sue sue (someone or something) out of (something) To cause someone or some organization to forfeit something by court order as a result of legal proceedings brought against them. A number of consumers are filing a class-action lawsuit against the company, aiming to sue them out of nearly $10 million. She sued me out of everything I owned because of what happened. See also: of, out, sue sue for (something) To initiate legal proceedings (against some person, group, or organization) in order to receive redress, reparation, or compensation. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sue" and "for" to indicated the person, group, or organization being sued. The employees have grouped together to sue for overtime that had not been paid since 2010. The family is suing the airline for $2.5 million to cover medical expenses, legal fees, and emotional damages. See also: sue sue out (something) To petition or apply for and take out some written legal order. The sheriff sued out a search warrant for the suspect's home. The man's lawyer is suing out a writ of habeas corpus. See also: out, sue sue the pants off (of) (one) To sue one for a huge sum of money, especially if it is all or more than one is able to pay. He threatened to sue the pants off me if I ever published the things we had just discussed. With all the evidence we've got, we'll be able to sue the pants off of their company. See also: off, pant, sue Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. so, sue me. If you are so angry, why don't go ahead and sue me. (A rude way of brushing off an angry person.) A: You ran into my car! You didn't even look where you were going! B: So, sue me. See also: sue sue for something to file a lawsuit in order to get something. If you so much as harm a hair on my head, I will sue for damages. Ted sued for back pay in his dispute with a former employer. See also: sue sue someone for something to file a lawsuit against someone in order to get something. I will sue you for damages if you do anything else to my car! She sued her employer for failure to provide a safe workplace. See also: sue sue the pants off (of) someone Sl. to sue someone for a lot of money. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) If they harm me in any way, I'll sue the pants off of them. He sued the pants off his landlord. See also: off, pant, sue McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. sue for v. 1. To institute legal proceedings against some person for some redress of grievances: The actor is suing a former TV star for $30 million. Their aunt and uncle sued for custody of the children. 2. To make an appeal or entreaty for something: The people of this country are suing for peace. See also: sue The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. (So,) sue me! tv. So, if you are so bothered or offended, take me into court and sue me. (A way of saying There is nothing you can do about it.) You don’t like the way I talk? So, sue me! See also: sue sue me! verb See So, sue me! See also: sue sue the pants off (of) someone tv. to sue someone for a lot of money. If they do it, I’ll sue the pants off of them. See also: of, off, pant, someone, sue sue the pants off someone verb See sue the pants off of someone See also: off, pant, someone, sue McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: (so) sue me so, sue me So, sue me! sue me! since the beginning of time nothing new under the sun There is nothing new under the sun there's nothing new under the sun if you don't mind me asking if you don't mind my asking References in periodicals archive To become a donor visit: blood.co.uk For some patients Sue would have been their only donor possible TRANSFUSION SERVICE ON HER INVALUABLE AID Lifesaver.. mum with rarest blood in Britain; She is only NHS donor with her type and one of just 110 in the world Sue is the heart of She has to many " Last year, Sue received a Royal Sutton Coldfield Community Award for her services to the community and is a respected and popular leader in the town. 'TRULY DELIGHTED AND HUMBLED' POPULAR TEACHER HANDED MBE IN QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST Ultimately, the at home service need more staff and Sue is urging the people of Scotland to donate. We've been known to carry equipment down a farm track with the snow up to our knees Together for 28 years and married for 22, onshore rigger Collo admits: "I punched well above my weight with Sue. And she had a smile which would light up a room." Sue thought about others, right until her last breath; Tributes paid to Slimming World inspiration Sue's first full-time job was at Victoria Hospital in London, working as an administrative assistant in the operating room and later on the cancer unit. Suzanne Marie Morse-Hines UE, UELAC Central West Regional Vice-President Because of the rush Sue, of Four Roads, Carmarthenshire, was unable to wear her dress. 'I KNOW KEV IS ALWAYS THERE WATCHING ME' WIDOW REBUILDS LIFE AFTER MARRYING HUSBAND ON HIS DEATH BED When Sue attended the breast unit of the Western General Hospital, she admitted she was shocked by the test results. TRIP TO THE GYM SAVED MY LIFE Losing her data-entry job got Sue to thinking about teaching. Pressing on the upward way Sue, who is semi-retired, runs a specialist maternity acupuncture clinic at Calderdale Royal Hospital for women in Huddersfield and Halifax. Award for community midwife Sue A friend of Sue said: "She is completely shattered. LIGHTS... CAMERA, EVICTION; Kerry crew films her sobbing mum being turfed from home Sue, a staff nurse at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, will tie the knot with fianc Alun Lewis tomorrow. II lloosstt oovveerr 1100 ssttoonnee iinn aa yyeeaarr AS A vicar's wife Sue Burston has been doing charity work all her life. Witness to vital aid work; VISITING the slums of Kenya has been a life-changing experience for Sue Burston. KAREN WILSON speaks to the Northumberland vicar's wife during Christian Aid Week to find out how donations are being spent Those are the heartfelt words paid as tribute to former Shropshire journalist Sue Nuttall, who has died aged 79. Tributes to 'a brilliant journalist' 'Mum never had a bad word to say' Over the years, "Sue" has taken on the lion's share of caring for them. Husband thinks it's not 'his problem' to help parents SUE HADLEY is taking on a 14,000ft skydive to raise money for Wirral Society of the Blind and Partially Sighted. Wirral; NOTICEBOARD
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