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negative saying vs negative sayings

Both phrases are not complete and do not make sense on their own. However, if we assume they are part of a larger context, 'negative saying' would be correct if referring to a single negative statement, while 'negative sayings' would be correct if referring to multiple negative statements.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 504 views

negative saying

This phrase is correct when referring to a single negative statement.

Use 'negative saying' when you want to talk about a single negative statement or phrase.

Examples:

  • The author included a negative saying in the introduction of the book.
  • Anything from someone with a distorted voice saying negative things about your daughter?
  • Saying something negative to a pretty girl in order to undermine her social value.
  • You're saying something negative, but it sounds positive.
  • But when we say about a tablecloth, for example, that it is spotless, we are not saying something negative.
  • And I'm not saying anything negative about them,
  • The latest is Lynch, who, presenting his "Inland Empire" in Venice thought well of saying a negative word also on the fact that the film would be dubbed.
  • I feel... completely unprofessional bringing this to your attention, but at the same time, I'd hate for it to affect my work. I'm not saying anything negative about Frankie,
  • Avoid saying 'No comment' and do not repeat negative comments.
  • They're saying his blood tested negative for the virus.
  • We've been saying for years the problems with Eastmancolor negatives and I think it's part of public awareness.
  • You have a very negative approach, if you don't mind my saying so.
  • We therefore need to state that there is now no scientific basis for saying that industrial fishing has a negative effect on the marine environment.
  • Saying prayers for protection from negative energies and increasing one's desire for spiritual practice helps put a subtle protective sheath around one.
  • Now, I know you're trying to say something negative, but everything you saying so far sounds good to me.
  • Yet you can damage a person's reputation without saying a word - simply by making negative facial expressions.
  • In 2005, after the two negative referenda, we heard some people saying that the European Union of 25 or 27 would never agree on a Treaty, whatever its content.
  • As for the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions, some people are saying that the Court of Auditors' statement is negative.
  • But today, ladies, you take the first steps in saying goodbye to those negative energies.
  • You have a very negative approach, if you don't mind my saying so.
  • I'm saying, logically - or even negative files,

Alternatives:

  • negative statement
  • negative phrase
  • negative remark
  • negative comment
  • negative quote

negative sayings

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple negative statements.

Use 'negative sayings' when you want to talk about multiple negative statements or phrases.

Examples:

  • The book is filled with negative sayings about life and relationships.
  • Anything from someone with a distorted voice saying negative things about your daughter?
  • Saying something negative to a pretty girl in order to undermine her social value.
  • You're saying something negative, but it sounds positive.
  • But when we say about a tablecloth, for example, that it is spotless, we are not saying something negative.
  • And I'm not saying anything negative about them,
  • The latest is Lynch, who, presenting his "Inland Empire" in Venice thought well of saying a negative word also on the fact that the film would be dubbed.
  • I feel... completely unprofessional bringing this to your attention, but at the same time, I'd hate for it to affect my work. I'm not saying anything negative about Frankie,
  • Avoid saying 'No comment' and do not repeat negative comments.
  • They're saying his blood tested negative for the virus.
  • We've been saying for years the problems with Eastmancolor negatives and I think it's part of public awareness.
  • You have a very negative approach, if you don't mind my saying so.
  • We therefore need to state that there is now no scientific basis for saying that industrial fishing has a negative effect on the marine environment.
  • Saying prayers for protection from negative energies and increasing one's desire for spiritual practice helps put a subtle protective sheath around one.
  • Now, I know you're trying to say something negative, but everything you saying so far sounds good to me.
  • Yet you can damage a person's reputation without saying a word - simply by making negative facial expressions.
  • In 2005, after the two negative referenda, we heard some people saying that the European Union of 25 or 27 would never agree on a Treaty, whatever its content.
  • As for the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions, some people are saying that the Court of Auditors' statement is negative.
  • But today, ladies, you take the first steps in saying goodbye to those negative energies.
  • You have a very negative approach, if you don't mind my saying so.
  • I'm saying, logically - or even negative files,

Alternatives:

  • negative statements
  • negative phrases
  • negative remarks
  • negative comments
  • negative quotes

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