let me be the judge of that

This page is about the conversational phrase let me be the judge of that

Meaning

You can say this if someone gives advice or an opinion that angers you, esp. if they have no right to do so.

For example

  • When someone said our marketing plan wasn't working, our CMO said, "Let me be the judge of that!"

  • "I think your daughter needs psychological help."
    "Let me be the judge of that, thank you! It's got nothing to do with you!"

Note:
Also "I'll be the judge of that"

Quick Quiz

Simon said, "Let me be the judge of that!" He didn't

a. mind being the judge

b. mind someone's advice

c. want someone's advice
a) mind being the judge b) mind someone's advice c) want someone's advice

Contributor: Matt Errey