you heard (one)

you heard (one)

One was clear in one's instructions or commands, so don't complain or argue and just do what one said. A: "I want this whole house cleaned from top to bottom before you go!" B: "What? Aw, come on—that's not fair!" A: "You heard me. Now get moving!" You heard the boss—either do the work you're paid to do, or get out!

See also: hear

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You heard someone.

Don't argue. You heard your instructions from someone. (The someone can be a person's name, a title, or a pronoun.) Andy: You heard the man. Get moving. Henry: Don't rush me! Bill: What makes her think she can tell me what to do? Bob: She's the boss. Do it! You heard her!

See also: hear

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