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I can say the same vs I can tell the same

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I can say the same' is commonly used when agreeing with someone or confirming that you have a similar opinion or experience. On the other hand, 'I can tell the same' is less common. This phrase is typically used when you are able to narrate or recount a story or information in the same way.
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Last updated: September 07, 2024

I can say the same

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when agreeing with someone or confirming a similar opinion or experience.

This phrase is used to express agreement or to confirm that you have a similar opinion or experience as someone else.

Examples:

  • A: I really enjoyed the movie. B: I can say the same.
  • She said she was tired, and I can say the same.
  • I think this restaurant is great, and I can say the same.
  • I can say the same for you Tram.
  • I can say the same about you Charming!
  • I can say the same about agricultural policy.
  • I can say the same about you.
  • I can say the same about you, showing up on my doorstep like this.
  • I can say the same for Amendment No 10, which proposes an increase in the budgetary item which restores the Commission's initial figures.
  • I can say the same about you, Mr. Daniels.
  • I can say the same about Amendments Nos 3 and 5.
  • I am sure I can say the same for the German Presidency, because this is indeed a question that concerns us all very much and where we must finally see some progress.
  • I can say the same thing.
  • I can say the same to you.
  • KA: I can say the same thing.

Alternatives:

  • I agree.
  • I feel the same way.
  • I have the same opinion.
  • I share your sentiment.
  • I concur.

I can tell the same

This phrase is correct but less common in everyday usage. It is typically used when you are able to narrate or recount a story or information in the same way.

This phrase is used when you can narrate or recount a story or information in the same way as someone else.

Examples:

  • She told a funny joke, and I can tell the same one.
  • I can tell the same story about what happened last night.
  • If you share your experience, I can tell the same.
  • I don't know how many times I can tell the same stories to a bunch of strangers that think they know me.
  • I can tell you feel the same.
  • As far as I can tell, you gave the same profile that I would have.
  • Everything here tells the same story. Angelo was a decent guy.
  • Someone could tell the same lie about you.
  • It's a good's simpler when you tell the same lie.
  • Reports all tell the same tale.
  • And they all tell the same story.
  • Lieutenant Horst Schopis tells the same story.
  • The watches don't tell the same time.
  • The watches don't tell the same time.
  • There is if we all tell the same story.
  • She tells the same story every time she makes tempura.
  • The logic isn't just about big we were to look, for example, at the telecommunications industry, you can tell the same story about fiber optics.
  • First agree to do it and tell the same. OK.
  • You don't know how many women I talk to who tell the same story.
  • They all tell the same story... he's a changed man.
  • The letters to His Lordship and Mr Murray must tell the same story.
  • Plus I get to tell the same stories over and over again.
  • Ask any one of my friends out there, and they can tell you the same thing.

Alternatives:

  • I can recount the same.
  • I can narrate the same.
  • I can share the same story.
  • I can repeat the same.
  • I can relate the same.

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