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I'd say

idiom
Meaning

It is my estimate or opinion.


Origin

disputed origin

From I'd + say.

Examples
SIMPLE

I'd say this movie is quite good.

CONTEXTUAL

I'd say we should leave now if we want to beat the heavy traffic.

COMPLEX

Given the current economic indicators, I'd say that a period of significant growth is unlikely in the near future.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    final say

    The right to make a final decision.

  2. 02

    have a say

    To (receive the opportunity to) voice one's opinion.

  3. 03

    I'd like to see someone try

    Expressing a threat or challenge to someone.

  4. 04

    I'll say

    Used to indicate emphatic agreement

  5. 05

    let's not and say we did

    Indicates that the speaker does not agree with a proposed action, and does not wish to participate.

  6. 06

    needless to say

    Clearly, obviously.

  7. 07

    say again

    "What did you say?" or "Repeat what you have said." A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said.

  8. 08

    say cheese

    To smile for a photograph by saying the word "cheese" (the vowel of which, when pronounced as is usual in English, forces a somewhat smile-shaped mouth).

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