I'd like to see someone try en · X
Meanings
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(idiomatic) Expressing a threat or challenge to someone.
"Pretty deadly, eh? I mean your stepfather. Makes you toe the mark I suppose." "I'd like to see him try," answered Paul scornfully. "No, sir, he let's ^([sic]) me alone and I let him alone. He knows I haven't any use for him. […]
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