you've got me there
you['ve] got me there
1. That is a question or problem to which I do not know the answer or solution. A: "The plan sounds good, but what do we do if the boss comes back early?" B: "Hmm, you got me there. Run, I guess." A: "What's the circumference of the earth, Dad?" B: "You've got me there, I have no idea!"
2. You have pointed something out that I am unable to explain, refute, or deny. A: "Yes, but isn't it true that you accepted campaign donations from several corporations that are lobbying against this proposal?" B: "Well, you got me there." A: "Don't you think this approach would be a much better use of our resources?" B: "Hmm, you've got me there. That does make more sense."
See also: there
you've got me there
1. I do not know. A: "How do we open this panel?" B: "You've got me there. We'll have to consult the manual."
2. You have proven me wrong on this one point. A: "But didn't you just say there were no exceptions?" B: "Well, you've got me there. It does seem like there are some rare cases where the rule doesn't apply."
See also: there
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
- boss man
- too many cooks spoil the broth
- too many cooks spoil the soup
- too many cooks spoil the stew
- boss lady
- [with] hat in hand
- boss
- ace out
- ace someone out
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