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I didn't give a say about it. vs I didn't give a word about it.

Both phrases are understandable, but 'I didn't give a word about it.' is the more common and idiomatic expression in English. It is used to convey that someone did not express an opinion or provide input on a particular matter.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

I didn't give a say about it.

This phrase is understandable but less common in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone did not express an opinion or provide input on a particular matter.
  • I didn't give him very many opportunities to say it.
  • Kids didn't give a clear description of that girl. I did hit up the police station.
  • Matthew, I didn't give a quarter of my savings to MIT so you could work at the mall.
  • I didn't give a [Bleep] If I set off the alarm.
  • He begged for mercy, and I didn't give it.
  • Didn't give a name, but this dropped out of his pocket.
  • Only I didn't give him the chance.
  • I didn't give any money.
  • I didn't give up everything because of you.
  • I didn't give myself to anybody.
  • No, I didn't give Maya meat.
  • I didn't give shelby a chance.
  • I didn't give Arnold the card.
  • I didn't give it all back.
  • What I didn't give him to smell was this other chemical - cyanide.
  • I didn't give it to Alicia.
  • I didn't give us mold.
  • I didn't give Rutnam any unauthorized meds.
  • I mean, I didn't give it much thought.
  • I didn't give you the story.

Alternatives:

  • I didn't give my opinion about it.
  • I didn't have a say in it.

I didn't give a word about it.

This phrase is the more common and idiomatic expression in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone did not express an opinion or provide input on a particular matter.
  • I didn't give him very many opportunities to say it.
  • Kids didn't give a clear description of that girl. I did hit up the police station.
  • Matthew, I didn't give a quarter of my savings to MIT so you could work at the mall.
  • I didn't give a [Bleep] If I set off the alarm.
  • He begged for mercy, and I didn't give it.
  • All these manly men killing but never speaking a word about it.
  • Mike never said a word about it.
  • Uncle has not said a word about it.
  • You never mentioned a word about it.
  • The European institutions did not want to hear a word about it.
  • Didn't give a name, but this dropped out of his pocket.
  • Only I didn't give him the chance.
  • I didn't give any money.
  • I didn't give up everything because of you.
  • I didn't give myself to anybody.
  • No, I didn't give Maya meat.
  • I didn't give shelby a chance.
  • I didn't give Arnold the card.
  • I didn't give it all back.
  • What I didn't give him to smell was this other chemical - cyanide.

Alternatives:

  • I didn't say anything about it.
  • I didn't mention it.

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