Theseus
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To say "I rest my case" means that, as far as you are concerned, you've done more than enough to prove your point, and need say no more.
--John: "You know your problem, Bill? You're far too quick to descend to insulting people who disagree with you."
--Bill: "Don't be ridiculous! That's the sort of thing only a complete idiot would say."
--John: "I rest my case..."
--What you just heard sums up my point of view. Your remark just supported my position! I rest my case.
It is a legal metaphor originally, example:-
--I have completed the presentation of my argument. (Said by a lawyer.) Clearly the defendant is guilty. I rest my case.:up:
--John: "You know your problem, Bill? You're far too quick to descend to insulting people who disagree with you."
--Bill: "Don't be ridiculous! That's the sort of thing only a complete idiot would say."
--John: "I rest my case..."
--What you just heard sums up my point of view. Your remark just supported my position! I rest my case.
It is a legal metaphor originally, example:-
--I have completed the presentation of my argument. (Said by a lawyer.) Clearly the defendant is guilty. I rest my case.:up: