I'd like to see someone try

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I'd like to see someone try

  1. (idiomatic) Expressing a threat or challenge to someone.
    • 1938 December, Boys' Life, page 4:
      "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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