I'm not the one
English
Etymology
Ellipsis of "I'm not the one to mess with", "I'm not the one you think I am" or some comparable expression.
Pronunciation
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Phrase
- (idiomatic, slang, African-American Vernacular) A warning to an individual who has greatly offended one's dignity or has acted or spoken insolently.
Quotations
- For quotations using this term, see Citations:I'm not the one.