Say I told you so. They're the four most satisfying words in the English language. You could rupture something trying to keep them inside you.
The phrase "Say I told you so" embodies a sense of vindication that many find deeply satisfying. It captures the feeling of being right in a situation where others doubted you, providing a moment of triumph. The intensity of this satisfaction suggests it can almost overwhelm someone, indicating just how powerful it can feel to assert one's correctness.
In Richard Russo's "Straight Man," these words reflect a larger theme of conflict...