say (something) to (oneself)

say (something) to (oneself)

To have a specific thought. I know what you're saying to yourself: "This can't be real." Well, I'm sorry to say that it is. I've been saying to myself that we need to invest in a better washing machine.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

say something to someone

to tell something to someone. He didn't say anything to me. Did someone say something to you?
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say something to something

to say yes or no to a proposal, request, etc. I hope you will say yes to my proposal. Nothing was said to your request at the last meeting.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • (Do you) know what I'm saying?
  • sayin
  • get somebody's meaning
  • meaning
  • catch (one's) drift
  • get (one's) drift
  • get (one's) meaning
  • get drift
  • saying
  • Get my drift?