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Said the man vs Said, the man

The phrases "said the man" and "said, the man" are not comparable as they are used in different contexts. "Said the man" is a correct construction where the verb "said" is followed by the subject "the man." On the other hand, "said, the man" is not a common or correct construction in English.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1110 views

Said the man

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to attribute a statement or action to a specific man in a narrative or dialogue.

Examples:

  • He said the man was coming to visit.
  • Said the man with a smile.
  • She said the man was her brother.
  • The detective said the man was innocent.
  • Said the man in a deep voice.
  • And the LORD God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the ...
  • where have you been? if you go i will surely die we're chained uh said the man to the lady uh said the lady to the man she adored and the whores like a choir
  • THE SEA CHANGE. By Ernest Hemingway. "ALL right said the man. "What about it?" "No," said the girl, "I can't." "You mean you won't." "I can't," said the girl.
  • "I'm the last Martian," said the man, taking out a gun. Meaning. Spender, being the only one to learn and understand the fallen society the explorers have found,  ...

Said, the man

This phrase is not a common or correct construction in English.

  • And the LORD God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the ...
  • where have you been? if you go i will surely die we're chained uh said the man to the lady uh said the lady to the man she adored and the whores like a choir
  • THE SEA CHANGE. By Ernest Hemingway. "ALL right said the man. "What about it?" "No," said the girl, "I can't." "You mean you won't." "I can't," said the girl.
  • "I'm the last Martian," said the man, taking out a gun. Meaning. Spender, being the only one to learn and understand the fallen society the explorers have found,  ...

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