Meanings
USA, about 1860. This form of word play is known as a Wellerism.
How to pronounce "I see, said the blind man":
AU
Expressing confusion.
Expressing understanding after an initial period of confusion.
Example Sentences
1
I see, said the blind man when his wife handed him a cup of coffee.
2
I told my friend about the latest gossip, and he replied, "I see, said the blind man."
3
In response to the complex math problem, the student scratched his head and muttered, "I see, said the blind man."
4
When my friend explained the plot of the movie, I replied with a sarcastic, "I see, said the blind man."
5
After examining the abstract painting, the art critic commented, "I see, said the blind man."
