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my say vs my saying

Both 'my say' and 'my saying' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'My say' is used to refer to one's opinion or viewpoint on a matter, while 'my saying' is used to refer to a particular statement or phrase that one has uttered.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1412 views

my say

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to one's opinion or viewpoint on a matter.

Use 'my say' when you want to express your opinion or viewpoint on a particular topic or issue.

Examples:

  • I've had my say on the matter, and now it's up to them to decide.
  • Everyone should have a chance to have their say in the discussion.
  • All black-and-whites and S.I.S. ready to move on my say.
  • The chance to have my say in court.
  • No-one makes a move without my say so.
  • I shall certainly be having my say, Mr. DiGradi.
  • You do nothing without my say.
  • No ins or outs without my say so.
  • And I want my say with this Broadway big shot too.
  • No, I'm going to have my say.
  • But well, anyway, I've had my say.
  • You can kill me if you like, but not until I've had my say.
  • And if you go to the guards, or anyone else without my say so, well then, no one will ever know what I know.
  • So I went there to have my say.
  • If you leave this apartment for any reason without my say so, and you'll be remanded into federal custody and forfeit $10 million bail.
  • I've needed to have my say.
  • They wouldn't get those either if I had my say.
  • Well, I've had my say, it's your life.
  • Well, I've had my say, it's your life.
  • I have come here from a fantastic asparagus reception specifically to speak on this subject, and I would like to have my say.
  • As a Polish citizen, I too should like to have my say on the matter.
  • (voight) no one moves without my say so.

Alternatives:

  • my opinion
  • my viewpoint
  • my perspective

my saying

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a particular statement or phrase that one has uttered.

Use 'my saying' when referring to a specific statement or phrase that you have spoken or expressed.

Examples:

  • I don't agree with that saying.
  • She is known for her witty sayings.
  • if you don't mind my saying so/if you don't mind me asking. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ...
  • Synonyms for 'if you don't mind me/my saying so': hope, seem, respectfully, perhaps, I'd/we'd be delighted, no disrespect (to), do you mind?
  • Jan 30, 2017 ... If you don't mind my saying so. First of all, I just want to say that I appreciate you reading this post. You taking time out of your day to ...
  • 'If you don't mind my saying so,' “Music Man' charms. September 23, 2022 | by Maddie Sims, UP news editor. Chad Illa-Peterson (left) plays Harold Hill and ...
  • Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never ...

Alternatives:

  • my statement
  • my phrase
  • my utterance

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