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say Ⅰ 1. noun a story. English gypsy use UK, 2000 2. verb ► say goodbyeto die. Apposite imagery for this piece of unusually sentimental rhyming slang UK, 1992.► say Gregused for inviting a challenge TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, 2003.► say your morning prayersto vomit in the morning, especially as a result of morning sickness TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, 1979 Ⅱ ⇨ sey; sei; sa; say adjective six. Polari, from Italian sei UK, 1996
idiomsay► to say the least► what do you say we...► when all is said and doneas they say used in order to show that what you are saying is a well-known phrase or idiom, that everyone knows:Shares in Eurodisney have reached an all-time low, but that, as they say, is showbusiness.We rely on public donations to keep the charity going, so please try and give something, however little, because every penny counts, as they say.don't say I never give you anythingGivespoken a humorous expression said when you give someone something that is silly, unusual etc:"A Mona Lisa T-shirt!" "Merry Christmas. Don't say I never gave you anything.""Thanks, Kate. I've always wanted a bust of Elvis." "Don't say I never give you anything."I'll say!spoken used in order to emphasize that you agree with what someone has just said:"Kit's an aggressive driver." "I'll say!""Can you look at this for me? I'm confused." "I'll say!"you/I can't say fairer than that BrEBrEspoken used in order to say that a statement or offer is very fair and reasonable:We want all young people to get the education suited to their talents, and you can't say fairer than that.If a woman can run faster, shoot straighter, and think more clearly than any man, then men will accept her as an equal. Can't say fairer than that now, can we?you can say that againspoken used in order to emphasize that you agree with what someone has just said, especially if they are criticizing or complaining about something:"It's freezing in here." "You can say that again.""I've eaten way too much." "You can say that again - I put a whole chicken into that stew."you said it!1 Agreespoken (also you said it; I didn't!) used in order to tell someone that something unpleasant or upsetting they have just said is true, when you do not want to say it directly:"If we go ahead and use your report, does that mean you won't be on the show?" "You said it.""I'm sure Allen's motives are political." "You said it - I didn't!"2 AgreeAmE spoken used in order to say that you agree with someone and understand how they feel:"Let's go home." "You said it - I'm tired!""There are lots of crazy people in this country!" "You said it, man!" phrasesay[said, said, saying]
say for 1. it says a lot for sb/sth to show that someone or something has a lot of good qualities: It says a lot for Nigel that he gives up his Saturdays to coach the kids' football team. It says a lot for the African National Congress that, after eleven of their supporters were killed last week, they are still prepared to talk peace.2. not say much for sth to show that something is not of a high standard or quality: These results don't say much for the quality of the teaching.
See:- (I) can't rightly say
- (I) can't say as I do(, can't say as I don't)
- (I) can't say for sure
- (I) can't say that I do
- (I) can't say that I have
- (one's) say
- a say
- a say (in something)
- Anything you say
- as they say
- before (one) can say Jack Robinson
- before you can say "knife"
- before you can say (something)
- before you can say Jack Robinson
- before you can say knife
- before you could say Jack Robinson
- can't rightly say
- can't say as I do
- can't say boo to a goose
- can't say fairer than that
- can't say for sure
- can't say that I do
- can't say that I have
- cry uncle
- cry/say uncle
- do as I say
- do as I say, not as I do
- does (exactly) what it says on the box
- does (exactly) what it says on the tin
- does what it says on the tin
- don't make me say it again
- Don't make me say it again!
- don't say it
- Don't say it!
- faster than you can say Jack Robinson
- get (one's) say
- get a say (in something)
- give the word
- go so far as to say
- go so far as to say (something)
- have (one's) say
- have a say (in something)
- have a say in
- have nothing to say for (oneself)
- have something to say for yourself
- have something, nothing, etc. to say for yourself
- have something/anything to say for (oneself)
- have the final say
- have the last say
- have the say
- have your say
- he, she, etc. wouldn't say boo to a goose
- I dare say
- I must say
- I must say good night
- I say
- I wouldn't say no
- I wouldn't say no (to something)
- I'd say
- I'll say
- I'm sorry to say
- in plain language
- in the same breath
- it, etc. says a lot, much, etc. about/for somebody/something
- just let me say
- just want to say
- kiss goodbye to (someone or something)
- kiss goodbye to something
- kiss/say goodbye to something
- last word
- let me (just) say
- let me say
- let us say...
- let's not and say (that) we did
- let's say
- mean to say
- Need I say more?
- needless to say
- never have a good word to say about (someone of something)
- never have a good word to say for (someone of something)
- Never say die
- never say never
- not have a good word to say about (someone of something)
- not have a good word to say for (someone of something)
- not open one's mouth
- not say a dicky bird
- not say boo (to anyone)
- not say boo to a fly
- not say boo to a goose
- not say/hear a dicky bird
- not to mention
- not to say
- not/never have a good word to say for/about somebody/something
- on (one's) say-so
- on one's say-so
- on say-so
- on somebody's say-so
- one's say
- quicker than you can say Jack Robinson
- say (one's) piece
- say (something) about (someone or something)
- say (something) against (someone or something)
- say (something) behind (one's) back
- say (something) for (someone or something)
- say (something) in a roundabout (sort of) way
- say (something) in plain English
- say (something) in plain language
- say (something) out loud
- say (something) to (one)
- say (something) to (one's) face
- say (something) to (oneself)
- say (that)
- say (that) black is white
- say a few words
- say a great deal about (someone or something)
- say a lot about (something)
- say a mouthful
- say about
- say again
- say against
- say boo
- say cheese
- Say cheese!
- say for
- say goodbye to (someone or something)
- say grace
- Say hello to
- say hello to (someone) for (one)
- say her name
- say in a roundabout way
- say it ain't so
- Say it ain't so, Joe
- Say it ain't so, Joe!
- say no more
- say out loud
- say over
- say over and over (again)
- say piece
- say something behind someone's back
- say that
- say the word
- say to
- say to (oneself)
- say to face
- say to oneself
- say uncle
- say uncle, to
- Say what?
- Say when
- say your piece
- say, etc. something in the same breath
- says it all
- says me
- Says me!
- says who
- Says who?
- says you
- Says you!
- say-so
- smile when you say that
- sorry to say
- speak one's mind, to
- speak one's piece
- strange to say
- suffice (it) to say
- suffice it to say
- suffice to say...
- that is
- that is to say
- That’s what I say
- that's easy for (one) to say
- That's easy for you to say
- that's what I say
- the hell you say
- The hell you say!
- to say nothing of
- to say nothing of (someone or something)
- to say nothing of something
- to say the least
- under breath
- voice
- what (one) says goes
- What can I say?
- What do you say?
- What do you want me to say?
- What say?
- What would you say if...?
- What would you say to (something)?
- what would/do you say?
- what/whatever somebody says, goes
- whatever (one) says goes
- whatever you say
- Who can say?
- Who says?
- Who's to say?
- wouldn't say boo to a goose
- you can say that again
- You can say that again!
- you can't say fairer
- you don't say
- you don't say!
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