you, he, she, etc. started it
(someone) started it
Someone else began a fight, argument, dispute, etc., as opposed to oneself. Usually said in or associated with childish arguments or fights. A: "Stop it you two! I'm taking you both to the principal's office." B: "But she started it!"
See also: start
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
you, he, she, etc. ˈstarted it
(spoken, informal) you, he, she, etc. began a fight or an argument: ‘Stop fighting, you two!’ ‘He started it!’See also: start
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (someone) started it
- for (one's) (own) sake
- for sake
- keep (someone or something) in sight
- keep in sight
- whine
- whine about
- whine about (someone or something)
- check (one's) six
- check your six