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I am to say that... vs I say that...

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am to say that...' is more formal and implies a sense of obligation or duty to say something. 'I say that...' is more direct and straightforward, commonly used in everyday conversations.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 920 views

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday conversations.

"I am to say that..."

'I am to say that...' is a formal way to express that you are obligated or expected to say something.

Alternatives:

  • I am supposed to say that...
  • I am required to say that...

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations.

"I say that..."

'I say that...' is a direct and straightforward way to express an opinion or statement.
  • But believe me... when I say that... during all these years, I tried my best to speak convincingly about things I knew nothing about.
  • - When I say that... ...I mean "visit his niece".
  • If I get caught, I can say that...
  • Okay, can I just say that...
  • If you allow, I would say that...
  • This is exactly what I'm talking about when I say that we...
  • But I want to say that...
  • I just came to say that...
  • I just wanted to say that...
  • I guess I have to say that... my eyes are green, actually.
  • I wanted to say that... you should indeed think it over... before taking action.
  • First, I didn't say that I...
  • Right... I did say that I would...
  • Now, I will say that sometimes...
  • I came here to say that... I felt I'd been a bit stubborn.
  • I only meant to say that... I've missed you.
  • I just want to say that... I've read about the experiments that were done on you.
  • Honestly, if I had a nickel for every time I heard a girl say that...
  • Because I... I just wanted to say that...
  • No, I just didn't say that... I was "taking care of" his funeral arrangements.

Alternatives:

  • In my opinion...
  • From my perspective...

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