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can I say vs could I say

Both "Can I say" and "Could I say" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Can I say" is more informal and is used to ask for permission or approval in a casual setting. On the other hand, "Could I say" is more polite and formal, often used in professional or formal situations.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 1803 views

can I say

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal settings to ask for permission or approval.

This phrase is used to ask if it is acceptable to say something in a casual or informal context.

Examples:

Can I say something?
Can I say a few words?
Can I say that I disagree?
Can I say how much I appreciate your help?
Can I say that I love your new haircut?

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What can I say, Aunt Emma.
What can I say, I'm loyal.
What can I say friend... they respect me.
Debbie, what can I say?
What can I say, Rick?
Dude, what can I say?
What can I say? I don't break easy.
What can I say, I'm practically a nobody here...
What else can I say but...
What can I say? I drive women crazy.
What can I say? I lied.
What can I say, it's an appendectomy.
Well, can I say some...
What can I say? I'm a giver.
What can I say, I aim to please.
What can I say, woman of mystery.
What can I say? I have great taste.
What can I say? Except, mea culpa.
It got me thinking, what can I say...
What can I say, Don? I've said it all.

Alternatives:

May I say
Am I allowed to say
Is it okay if I say
Do you mind if I say
Is it permissible for me to say

could I say

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal or polite settings to ask for permission or approval.

This phrase is used to ask if it is acceptable to say something in a formal or polite context.

Examples:

Could I say a few words?
Could I say that I disagree?
Could I say how much I appreciate your help?
Could I say that I love your new haircut?
Could I say something about the project?

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What could I say, that does not make you suffer?
What could I say in the light of the overwhelming odds stacked against me?
I know, but what could I say?
What could I say? "I love you, too."
What could I say? I got lucky.
How could I say no to that? travis, I'm coming in.
What could I say, Your Majesty?
She said, What could I say?
How could I say no to law enforcement?
Even now, could I say that I'm leaving?
I mean, what could I say about that... saint?
If there was a way to save 'em, how could I say no?
How could I say no to the boss' nephew?
I wanted to tell Haley about the dangers of starting a family too early, but what could I say that couldn't be said better by a screaming baby?
How could I say I wished I'd never raised Bay?
Before I leave, could I say a little something to Hank now?
But when I found out who he was working for, how could I say no?
I... you know, I wanted to say more, but could I say?
Could I say - Because I haven't had a chance to give any testimony today.
Could I say we got the calculations wrong?

Alternatives:

May I say
Am I allowed to say
Is it okay if I say
Do you mind if I say
Is it permissible for me to say

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