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i told to myself vs i said myself

The correct phrase is 'I told myself.' 'I said myself' is not a common or correct construction in English. 'I told myself' is the appropriate way to express that you communicated something to yourself.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

i told to myself

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that you communicated something to yourself, usually in the context of giving yourself advice or reminding yourself of something.

Examples:

  • I told myself to stay calm during the presentation.
  • She told herself that she could do it.
  • He told himself not to give up.
  • They told themselves it would all work out in the end.
  • We told ourselves to be patient.
  • Jun 30, 2011 ... All day, all night [x8] What the f*ck!? When I came to Spain and I saw people party . I told to myself: What the f*ck!? All day, all night. All day, all ...
  • May 2, 2011 ... I told to myself: What the f*ck!? All day, all night. All day, all night. Viva la fiesta, viva la noche. Viva los DJ's. I couldn't believe what I was living
  • All day, all night [x8] What the f*ck!? When I came to Spain and I saw people party . I told to myself: What the f*ck!? All day, all night. All day, all night. Viva la fiesta ...
  • "Loca People" All day, all night [x8] What the fuck!? When I came to Spain and I saw people party. I told to myself: What the fuck!? All day, all night. All day, all ...

Alternatives:

  • I reminded myself
  • I advised myself
  • I instructed myself
  • I cautioned myself
  • I encouraged myself

i said myself

This phrase is not correct in English.

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