There's a word for that?
Esprit de l'escalier: Thinking of a witty remark too late; hindsight wit or afterwit.
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That's my favorite!
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It translates more literally to "staircase wit" meaning you think of the comeback after you have left the building and are walking down the stairs.
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wow. I thought it is "springing out of bed tomorrow with my witty comeback!"
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