As the fella says, you can't teach an old dog new tricks, so give him some time.

Every evening, the old lighthouse keeper says goodbye to the departing fishermen.

Although 'sufficed to say' appears frequently in informal writing, editors note that the correct phrasing is 'suffice it to say'.

I met an old friend in Sai Gon and we walked along the river until sunset.

Although the committee can make recommendations, the CEO has the final say on all hiring decisions.

I dare say the old inn will still be open by the time we arrive.

That's a terrible idea, says me, and I won't support it.

When she announced she'd won the lottery, he just stood there and muttered, 'say wha'.

She rolled her eyes and said "says who" when they insisted she join the committee.

I say, that's a rather bold claim for someone who hasn't read the report.