Phrase Hound found 250 phrases and 79 compound words that contain say. The most common are listed below. Open say in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 250
- say goodbyeTo wish someone farewell upon their leaving.
- say whatWhat did you say?; Huh?; expresses incredulity.
- say it allTo express the essential characteristics of a person, thing, or situation in a concise, well-crafted turn of phrase or in some other pithy manner.
- say the wordTo indicate that it is time to perform an action; to give permission.
- what do you sayUsed to ask someone if they are willing to do something.
- say whenAn imperative form used to request that the interlocutor indicate when one should stop doing something, esp. pouring a drink, because one has reached a sufficient amount.
- say yesTo agree; to consent to; to accept.
- say helloTo greet a person, or greet one another.
- say no moreWhat has already been said conveys all the meaning and information needed to draw a conclusion concerning a matter which it would be imprudent to discuss further.
- how you sayUsed as a filled pause to imitate a stereotypical non-native English speaker: how do you say it? What is the expression?
- Just Say
- Say Something
- to say the leastUsed to suggest an understatement.
- Say Anything
- People Say
- which is to saySynonym of that is to say: In other words. Used to introduce a clarification, simplification, or explanation
- needless to sayClearly, obviously.
- whatever you saySynonym of whatever (interjection).
- say nothingA standard formula to end a conversation, i.e. bye, see you soon.
- meant to saysimple past and past participle of mean to say
- means to saythird-person singular simple present indicative of mean to say: To imply or intend to convey with one's words; used to correct or clarify one's previous utterance, or to seek such clarification.
- mean to sayTo imply or intend to convey with one's words; used to correct or clarify one's previous utterance, or to seek such clarification.
- Say Hi
- look-sayA means of teaching reading, in which the learner is taught to recognize whole words, as opposed to the components taught in phonics.
- can we sayUsed sarcastically to draw attention to a motive or agenda.
Compound words 79
- saidsimple past and past participle of say
- daresayChiefly in the form I daresay: to say something boldly; to affirm or assert.
- gainsayTo say something in contradiction to.
- naysayerOne who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
- yeasayerOne whose attitude is positive, optimistic, confidently affirmative.
- unsayTo withdraw, retract (something said).
- naysayAlternative spelling of nay-say: A refusal, denial, or negation.
- undersayTo say by way of derogation or contradiction.
- besayTo say about (someone or something); get something across verbally or by saying; relay; signify; declare.
- foresayTo say beforehand; predict; foretell.