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A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations
“There's an old saying in Tennessee that says a fooled man can't get fooled again.”
The action of saying or expressing something aloud
A comment or something said
A theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behavior
An act of making something known
Words written on something
That suggests or indicates something
Present participle for to utter words using speech
“You must say your name when the interviewer asks you to.”
Present participle for to convey or express in a particular way or manner
“I would just like to say how I really feel about this.”
Present participle for to make a claim
“We are expecting the accused to say that he is innocent.”
Present participle for to recite from memory
“Johnny was taught to say his prayers each night before going to bed.”
(with an object) Present participle for to provide a listener or reader with information
“You will see a sign that will say how much further you have to travel.”
Present participle for to make an estimate
“I would say that roughly half of the students here are in debt.”
Present participle for to make a supposition for determining its consequences
“Let's say you won the lottery. What would you do with the money?”
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