Crossword Genius

Take that lush present (2,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

so there

'take that' is the definition.
(both phrases are said to show defiance)

'lush present' is the wordplay.
'lush' becomes 'sot' (both can mean a drunk).
'present' becomes 'here' (both can mean in attendance).
'sot'+'here'='SO THERE'

(Other definitions for so there that I've seen before include "Derisive expression" , "defiant expression" , "Defiant remark" , "Triumphant put-down" , "message of defiance" .)

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