Referring to
one's masterplan having already taken effect when another
person confronts you about trying to affect the outcome.
Can also be used to quickly prove
one's intense intellect and stun foes, or to refuse invitations to do things that are extremely uncool.
Initially coined by Ozymandias of Watchmen, the graphic novel and movie.
Guy: Hey, you wanna go get
something to eat?
Guy 2:Nah, I already
ate. 35 minutes ago.
Boss: That memo isn't on my desk.
Lowly Corporate Peon: That's a shame, because I turned it in 35 minutes ago.