English Dictionary

say when

動詞

慣用表現

(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.

日本語の意味

飲み物を注ぐ際、相手に「十分な量になった時に知らせるように（注ぐのを）やめろ」と依頼する、命令的な表現

As I top up your glass, say when and I'll stop pouring.

グラスに飲み物を注ぎ足しますから、やめていいときに言ってください。

意味（1）

(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.

Say when! ― When! Thanks.

says when （ present singular third-person ）

saying when （ participle present ）

said when （ participle past ）

said when （ past ）