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i said to myself vs i told myself

Both 'I said to myself' and 'I told myself' are correct, but they are slightly different in usage. 'I said to myself' is used when narrating or recounting something that you said internally, while 'I told myself' is typically used when emphasizing that you gave yourself a directive or advice.
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i said to myself

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when narrating or recounting something that you said internally to yourself. It is often used to express thoughts or reflections.

Examples:

  • I said to myself, 'I can do this.'
  • After the argument, I said to myself that I should have handled it differently.
  • Jan 14, 2023 ... ... I said to myself? For example: I saw a drone racing on ESPN the other day, and I was like "what the hell am I watching"?
  • Oct 22, 2024 ... "I said to myself, dirt doesn't burn," she recalls. "We should build a house of dirt." Glover, who is from Northern Ireland, and her Italian ...
  • Jul 10, 2024 ... Before the draw I said to myself, self, if you pull a good hand you might still pull this off… ... Narrator: he did not pull it off.
  • Sep 10, 2024 ... At work this week, I said to myself “I'm going to make time for a lunch run!” I dusted off my wall-locker stocked with gym clothes, ...
  • Dec 2, 2023 ... 1483 likes, 103 comments - disciplejoey on December 2, 2023: "“Wow. That really happened.” Words I said to myself as I crawled in bed last ...
  • Jan 1, 2017 ... At the start of 2016 I said to myself (like I do every year) that this would be the year where 'things' happened.
  • Sep 17, 2024 ... “Don't do it” I said to myself. “No matter what, it's been shot so many times before” I said. But when your hotel is less than 100m from the ...
  • I said to myself, "Self." (and I knew it was me, cause I recognized my voice, and I was wearing my underwear) "Today is going to be a good day!"
  • Aug 12, 2023 ... “I grew up,” I said to myself. Today isn't even my birthday, and I feel like I grew up. I don't know why. Maybe it was because I've been ...

Alternatives:

  • I thought to myself
  • I whispered to myself
  • I mumbled to myself
  • I muttered to myself
  • I reflected to myself

i told myself

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when emphasizing that you gave yourself a directive or advice. It is often used to express self-motivation or self-encouragement.

Examples:

  • I told myself I would finish the project by the end of the week.
  • Even though I was scared, I told myself to be brave.
  • Sep 23, 2015 ... Provided to YouTube by Volcano I Told Myself · 311 From Chaos ℗ 2001 Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. Released on: 2001-06-19 Guitar, ...
  • Sep 22, 2024 ... 'I Told Myself Not to Judge a Book by Its Cover and Sat Down Next to Him' · Lip Balmed. Dear Diary: · “I prefer cherry myself,” he said. · He told ...
  • Jun 20, 2024 ... THE STORY I TOLD MYSELF by Arvashni Seeripat is some heart-wrenching historical fiction with some incredible leading characters.
  • Aug 31, 2024 ... I told myself I wasn't gonna update it. But then I actually saw the new design. · Best · Top · New · Controversial · Old · Q&A ...
  • I Told Myself A Lie. Clyde McPhatter. Lover Please/The Complete MGM & Mercury Singles20102:06.
  • Jan 14, 2024 ... I'll admit when I went to find you I told myself it's YOU or nothing. Actor Fluff.
  • Dec 27, 2023 ... When I made the decision to stop performing, I told myself it would be best to not organize a final show but to just ride it out and leave ...
  • May 9, 2022 ... I told myself at 12 pm to go to sleep only after I kill Pure Vessel, NOW IT'S FREAKING 4:30 AM · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More ...
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... I told myself to take it easy. Night 2 since returning home had me up at 3:00 a.m. wide awake. ⁣ ⁣ Body clock Readjustment struggle is real ...
  • Oct 9, 2024 ... I told myself in 1.0 I would learn trains. 57 trains and 46km of track later, I finished tier 8 and am ready for tier 9. · Best · Top · New.

Alternatives:

  • I reminded myself
  • I instructed myself
  • I advised myself
  • I encouraged myself
  • I motivated myself

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