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say when
(idiomatic) An 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.
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wouldn't say no
says grace
as I was saying
to say nothing of
(idiomatic) An apophasis used to mention another important, usually related, point: not taking into account, not to mention, without considering.
just saying
(informal) Used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark. / (informal) Used to emphasize a play on words.
computer says no
(humorous) Alluding to an attitude in customer service in which the default response is to check with information stored or generated electronically and then make decisions based on that, apparently without using common sense and without any desire to help the customer.
Say's law
(economics) A principle whereby those who produce anything must be paid sufficiently to buy the products they make, whether it be in a local economy or the world economy.
say aah
(chiefly imperative) To open one's mouth wide and utter a prolonged /ɑ/ (usually to allow a medical examination).
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say uncle
(US, idiomatic) To admit defeat; indicate submission, such as when wrestling; to ask for mercy.
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