speak in a full sentence vs say in a full sentence

Both 'speak in a full sentence' and 'say in a full sentence' are correct phrases. They can be used interchangeably to mean asking someone to express themselves using a complete sentence.

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speak in a full sentence

This phrase is correct and commonly used to request someone to communicate using a complete sentence.

This phrase is used to ask someone to express themselves using a complete sentence instead of fragments or incomplete thoughts.

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I can speak in full sentences, and I won't cry.
We speak in full sentences, we listen, we don't try any funnies.
We speak in full sentences, we listen, we don't try any funnies.
She won't even let me get a full sentence out.
Say a full sentence, Peter.
My meeting with the Prime Minister last night resulting in a full investigation.
If he wants to know 'sup, he can stop by your desk and form a full sentence.
So I was in a full-On blackout at family fun day with Julianna margulies.
He could make an elephant disappear in a full theater.
Everyone near that boy - is in a full suit until CDC clears him.
Put her in a full bathtub and it won't overflow.
Alternatively, it may be dispersed in a full glass of water immediately before administration.
Zytle was in a full set of restraints.
We didn't factor in a full moon.
Us itself shelter like in a full cave of liquid amniotic.
We'll put in a full day tomorrow.
Back at the hospital in a full recovery.
Nelly has put in a full year of loyal service.
You're better off in a full-size pool.
The last thing I need is my people in a full-blown panic.

Alternatives:

use a complete sentence
express yourself in a full sentence
communicate in a full sentence
formulate a full sentence

say in a full sentence

This phrase is correct and can be used to request someone to communicate using a complete sentence.

This phrase is also used to ask someone to express themselves using a complete sentence instead of fragments or incomplete thoughts.

Show examples from the web [+]

Say a full sentence, Peter.
She won't even let me get a full sentence out.
My meeting with the Prime Minister last night resulting in a full investigation.
If he wants to know 'sup, he can stop by your desk and form a full sentence.
So I was in a full-On blackout at family fun day with Julianna margulies.
He could make an elephant disappear in a full theater.
Everyone near that boy - is in a full suit until CDC clears him.
Put her in a full bathtub and it won't overflow.
Alternatively, it may be dispersed in a full glass of water immediately before administration.
Zytle was in a full set of restraints.
We didn't factor in a full moon.
Us itself shelter like in a full cave of liquid amniotic.
We'll put in a full day tomorrow.
Back at the hospital in a full recovery.
Nelly has put in a full year of loyal service.
You're better off in a full-size pool.
The last thing I need is my people in a full-blown panic.
So as of now... we're in a full-court press to gather intelligence on the enemy.
So as of now... we're in a full-court press to gather intelligence on the enemy.
If that was Stan Divac, he would still be in a full body cast.

Alternatives:

use a complete sentence
express yourself in a full sentence
communicate in a full sentence
formulate a full sentence

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