12 Clever Comebacks to Shut Down a Highly-Opinionated Person
- Erika Willitzer
- Mar 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 11

We’ve all encountered that one person who seems to have an opinion on everything—and insists on sharing it, whether you asked or not. While engaging in a debate can sometimes be enlightening, there are moments when you just need to gracefully steer the conversation away from a one-sided monologue. Here are 15 clever comebacks to help you handle a highly-opinionated person with tact and wit.