i heard you say vs i heard you saying

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I heard you say" is used when referring to a specific statement or information that was heard. On the other hand, "I heard you saying" is used when referring to an ongoing action or conversation that was heard. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize the specific content of what was heard or the ongoing nature of the speech.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"i heard you say "

This phrase is used when referring to a specific statement or information that was heard.

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This what I heard you say.
I died when I heard you say that.
But if I heard you say it once,
If I had a dime for every time I heard you say that, I'd have exactly one dime.
I heard you say there was another way.
I heard you say my love.
I heard you say "Maryland" the other day.
I heard you say to Haddie that you were Treasurer.
I heard you say "Harrison".
I heard you say you killed Wade Messer.
I heard you say something was wrong, and I just wanted to get away.
I heard you say something was wrong, and I just wanted to get away.
I heard you say that you loved her.
I heard you say "immigration."
I heard you say you took care of something and were discreet.
Look, I heard you say that you're doing it for your son.
I heard you say "clear," so I just ran in like a...
I heard you say "go".
I heard you say "Maryland" the other day. I don't know whether you were serious.
I heard you say "city of sin."

Alternatives:

I heard what you said
I listened to you saying

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"i heard you saying"

This phrase is used when referring to an ongoing action or conversation that was heard.

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I heard you saying "Get me to help".
I thought I heard you saying you were single again after so many years.
Meanwhile, I heard you saying your own people set a trap for you?
I heard you saying, "X, V, Q, X," click.
I heard you saying you... you couldn't find something... a medication?
Meanwhile, I heard you saying your own people set a trap for you?
Firstly, I heard you saying in this House that you were planning to subdivide the Justice and Home Affairs portfolio into two separate portfolios: one for Fundamental Rights and Justice, and another for Security and Immigration.

Alternatives:

I heard you speak
I listened to you talking

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