I see, said the blind man

English

Etymology

USA, about 1860. This form of word play is known as a Wellerism.

Pronunciation

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Phrase

I see, said the blind man

1. (idiomatic) Expressing confusion.
2. (idiomatic) Expressing understanding after an initial period of confusion.

Translations

expressing confusion

• French: ^{(please verify)} bien vu l’aveugle (fr)
• Greek: βλέπω, είπε ο τυφλός (vlépo, eípe o tyflós)