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say you vs tell you

Both 'say you' and 'tell you' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Say you' is used when quoting someone or giving an example, while 'tell you' is used when informing or instructing someone. They are not interchangeable.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 815 views

say you

This phrase is correct when used to quote someone or give an example.

Use 'say you' when you want to quote someone directly or give an example. It is often followed by a statement or a question.

Examples:

  • Say you were in my shoes, what would you do?
  • He said you were the best student in the class.
  • May 5, 2009 ... Lyrics: (chorus:) Say you, say me; say it for always. Thats the way it should be. Say you, say me; say it together. Naturally I had a dream I had an ...
  • Mar 12, 2011 ... Lionel Richie -- Say You Say Me :: Lyrics :: Say you, say me; say it for always. Thats the way it should be. Say you, say me; say it together
  • Say you, say me, say it for always. That's the way it should be. Say you, say me, say it together. Naturally. I had a dream I had an awesome dream. People in the ...
  • "Say You, Say Me" is a song written and recorded by Lionel Richie for the film White Nights, starring Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines. The single hit #1 in ...

Alternatives:

  • For example, you
  • Imagine you
  • Consider you
  • Suppose you
  • Assume you

tell you

This phrase is correct when informing or instructing someone.

Use 'tell you' when you want to inform or instruct someone about something. It is often followed by information or instructions.

Examples:

  • Let me tell you a story.
  • I need to tell you something important.
  • May 17, 2015 ... Tell You Official Video For French & C.P From TripleMG. FOLLOW - @ MGFrenchyFrmCLE & @ParkwaveCP. Subscribe & Follow » Facebook: ...
  • Oct 22, 2013 ... Nhan Solo - Tell You (Original Mix). playmobillable. SubscribeSubscribed Unsubscribe 5,3875K. Loading... Loading... Working... Add to ...
  • All this that I tell you now, O cousin mine, I have told you many times before, and as you make no answer, I fear that either you believe me not, or do not hear me, ...
  • 2 days ago ... The infuriating rule American Airlines won't tell you about until it's too late. The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about ...

Alternatives:

  • Inform you
  • Advise you
  • Notify you
  • Share with you
  • Reveal to you

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