or words to that effect

empty words

Any type of talk with little meaning; a message that seems to contain meaningful content but is actually vapid.

have words

To argue, to have an argument.

man of few words

A man who doesn't speak much; a habitually terse or taciturn man.

mark my words

Listen to me; used before or after a statement one wishes to emphasize, especially a prediction.

mince words

To restrain oneself when speaking by withholding some comments or using euphemisms in order to be polite, tactful, etc.

mouth the words

To speak insincerely.

play on words

A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.

put words in someone's mouth

To say or imply that someone has made a statement or remark which they did not precisely or directly make.