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i say vs you say

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I say' is used when you are expressing your own opinion or belief, while 'you say' is used when referring to someone else's opinion or belief. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 955 views

i say

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when expressing your own opinion or belief.

Use 'I say' when you want to express your own opinion, belief, or point of view.

Examples:

  • I say we should go to the beach tomorrow.
  • I say it's the best movie of the year.
  • I say we need to work harder to achieve our goals.
  • Where you got it i say?
  • Mr.caseman... did i say something to offend you?
  • And they will succeed if you don't do exactly as i say.
  • So, when i say stay in, you stay in.
  • You do what i say or somebody else dies.
  • Because This decision has a physiological basis, or how should i say...
  • All right, say exactly what i say.
  • You will do as i say, young lady.
  • - Can i say something first?
  • You usually don't care what i say.
  • this time i say your name correctly where are you going now?
  • And you do understand when i say serious?
  • Or should i say my files?
  • But if they laugh at you, i say, no, no, no.
  • What did i say about coal from state!
  • Or should i say "senator russo"?
  • My lord, i say, othello!
  • 'Tis witchcraft, i say!
  • now? you know the guy never sleeps. what can i say?
  • 100 days, you do everything that i say,

Alternatives:

  • In my opinion,
  • From my perspective,
  • I believe that,
  • It seems to me that,
  • As far as I'm concerned,

you say

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to someone else's opinion or belief.

Use 'you say' when you want to refer to someone else's opinion, belief, or point of view.

Examples:

  • You say you like spicy food, but I know you can't handle it.
  • You say you're not interested, but your actions speak otherwise.
  • You say you'll be there on time, but you're always late.
  • First you say we beat up Chris Sublette.
  • I hope your friends are as good as you say.
  • I mean, whatever you say, man.
  • I'd be careful what you say.
  • Okay, it matters a little what you say.
  • You know, sometimes you say some very hurtful things.
  • You always believe what you say, Randall.
  • And yet you say a war is coming.
  • Like when you say you're going to church.
  • It doesn't matter what you say.
  • Be careful what you say, Jay.
  • If you care about Olivia as you say, then cooperate.
  • Robbie... be careful what you say now.
  • Girls aren't impressed when you say you work in a job centre.
  • Anything that you say here is completely confidential.
  • Whatever you say, pastor Tudor.
  • Because everything you say has consequences.
  • Those qualities you say make me great...
  • Like you say, communications error.
  • The same bracelet you say was stolen.

Alternatives:

  • According to you,
  • From your perspective,
  • In your view,
  • As you mentioned,
  • It is your opinion that

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