I said what I said

English

Etymology

Attested since at least the 1970s.

Phrase

I said what I said

1. (informal, often humorous) Used to reassert one's opinion or statement in an unapologetic manner, even if it is subject to controversy or disagreement.
   • 2022 October 10, Ethan Shanfeld, “Kacey Musgraves Calls Out Ted Cruz With ‘High Horse’ Lyric at Austin City Limits: ‘I Said What I Said’”, in Variety‎^[1]:

     While performing her song “High Horse,” Musgraves put a new spin on the pre-chorus, singing: “Everyone knows someone who kills the buzz, every time they open up their mouth — Ted Cruz! I said what I said.”

Further reading

• “I said what I said”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.