that's what they called me in high school

phrase

A jocular retort that draws attention to the possibility of an absurd nickname.

“A: I like using Duolingo to learn Navajo because it's quick and easy to practice everyday. B: Quick and easy? That's what they called me in high school!”

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Meanings

phrase

alternative they called me that in high school

  1. UShumorousidiomaticA jocular retort that draws attention to the possibility of an absurd nickname.

    A: I like using Duolingo to learn Navajo because it's quick and easy to practice everyday. B: Quick and easy? That's what they called me in high school!

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APA

that's what they called me in high school. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/that's%20what%20they%20called%20me%20in%20high%20school

MLA

“that's what they called me in high school.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/that's%20what%20they%20called%20me%20in%20high%20school. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “that's what they called me in high school,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/that's%20what%20they%20called%20me%20in%20high%20school.

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