Sarcastic Phrases to Address Arrogance

15 Sarcastic Phrases to Address Arrogance in Conversations
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Arrogance in conversation can be off-putting and frustrating, often leaving us at a loss for how to respond. While confrontation might not always be the best approach, a well-timed dose of sarcasm can help deflate the ego of even the most self-assured individual. Here, we’ve curated 15 sarcastic phrases designed to tactfully address arrogance and remind the overly confident that humility is a virtue worth cultivating.


“Please, continue. I’m taking notes on how not to behave in polite society.”
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What this does is suggest you find their behavior inappropriate. You sarcastically imply you are taking notes to ensure you don’t behave similarly.


“Hold on, let me write this down. These are the kind of delusions I aspire to.”
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This comment implies you consider their beliefs or statements absurd or delusional. It humorously suggests you might want to adopt such fantasies.


“You must be exhausted. Carrying all that around all day must be tiring.”
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By responding with this, you’re telling them their overrated self-importance is a heavy burden they constantly carry. You’re saying it should be exhausting to maintain such an attitude.