I never say it was good, but it wasn't bad. vs I can't say it was good, but it wasn't bad.

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. The first phrase implies a choice not to say something was good, while the second phrase implies an inability to say something was good. The choice between them depends on the nuance the speaker wants to convey.

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This phrase is correct and can be used to express a deliberate choice not to say something was good.

"I never say it was good, but it wasn't bad."

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to emphasize that they never express something as good, but they acknowledge that it wasn't bad.

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I never say it was good, but it wasn't bad.
Since I was small I never say it.
I never say it, and I should.
"I know I never say it, but you're very special to me."
But I could never say it.
No, I would never say it wasn't possible.
I promised Morgan I would never say it out loud.
I'd never say it was unimportant.
Brandon LaBelle: I would never say it requires anything.
I never did say it, but thanks.
No, I'd never say it.
I would never say it, though.
I would never say it has changed it, but the instruments of this strategy are just not in place.
Though I never thought I'd say it, we need Odda the younger.
You know, I never thought I would say it, but turns out there's more to life than NYPD.
I never thought I'd say it, but I'm starting to hate you a little less.
I never thought I'd say it, but there's something about the...
I never dared to say it.
tell mister prosecutor that I shall never say it's over.
«I've said it already many times and I'll never say it often enough: Paul VI fills my memory and my heart of bishop and African.
I love bacon, but I never actually say it. Bacon just knows.

Alternatives:

I always avoid saying it was good, but it wasn't bad.
I refrain from saying it was good, but it wasn't bad.

This phrase is correct and can be used to express an inability to say something was good.

"I can't say it was good, but it wasn't bad."

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to convey that they are unable to describe something as good, but they acknowledge that it wasn't bad.

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I can't say it was good, but it wasn't bad.
I can't say it bluntly, Senor.
I can't say it exactly rules.
Although I can't say it's very attractive.
I can't say it will be pleasant.
No, Lysistrata, I can't say it.
Though I can't say it's enjoyable.
Unfortunately I can't say it in a more romantic way.
Although I can't say it helped me sleep more soundly.
But I can't say it seem to fix much.
But I can't say it without turning sad.
I can't say it with Mikayla listening.
I can't say it comes as a complete surprise.
I can't say it any more plainly.
I can't say it sounds very likely.
Nether... I can't say it in front of her.
I can't say it simpler than that.
I can't say it did wonders for me... either.
I can't say it's been real, but you know what I mean.
And, Leon, I can't say it.
No, I ca- ... I can't say it does.

Alternatives:

I'm unable to say it was good, but it wasn't bad.
I find it hard to say it was good, but it wasn't bad.

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I never say it was good, but it wasn't bad. vs I can't say it was good, but it wasn't bad.