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I told you vs i said you

The correct phrase is "I told you." The verb "tell" is used to communicate information or give instructions to someone, while the verb "say" is used to express words or thoughts. In this context, "I told you" is the appropriate choice to indicate that information was conveyed to the listener.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 2290 views

I told you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "I told you" when you want to indicate that you previously informed someone about something.

Examples:

  • I told you not to touch that.
  • I told you the meeting was at 3 p.m.
  • I told you to bring an umbrella.
  • I told you she would be late.
  • I told you we needed to leave early.
  • I told you, this is a work thing.
  • I told you there is... no room here.
  • I told you Kaminsky was trying to increase longevity.
  • I told you this is not your decision.
  • I told you those rocks were slippery.
  • I told you that name sounded familiar.
  • I told you hiking was crazy.
  • I told you I'd see a student here.
  • I told you, the last rites.
  • I told you, my name's on the door.
  • No, I told you... Cook's competitive.
  • I told you this might end badly.
  • I told you I was clean.
  • I told you Mason done it.
  • I told you, he knows everything.
  • I told you the lumberjack special was a lot of food.
  • I told you there wasn't anybody else.
  • I told you. I told you. I told you.
  • I told you I've got this covered.
  • I told you something hilarious and you reacted wrong.

Alternatives:

  • I informed you
  • I warned you
  • I reminded you
  • I mentioned to you
  • I advised you

i said you

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb "say" is not used with a direct object referring to a person in this way.

  • I said you're a perfect fit.
  • I said you were BEING self-centred.
  • I said you'd send a cheque.
  • I said you could go look for your son.
  • Remember when I said you'd thrive?
  • But that is not what i said you should do.
  • And I said you'll change your mind.
  • I said you could drive me.
  • I said you didn't know where Brooklyn was.
  • Look, I said you were wallowing...
  • I believe I said you had very little chance.
  • I said you were just drying him.
  • I said you're looking very beautiful tonight, Delaine.
  • I said you should kill yourself.
  • I said you fired four times.
  • I said you're usually much more relaxed.
  • I said you must have left it under the seat.
  • I said you could watch something R-rated.
  • Yeah. I said you weren't here.
  • I said you were too busy doing jobs that actually pay.

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