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Retort

Pass the bread; here comes the bologna

Submitter comment:

Said when someone begins to tell an experience of theirs.

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Taunt?

Where learned: OHIO

Keyword(s): COMEBACK ; INSULT ; RETORT ; SARCASM ; Wisecrack

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

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