say when
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.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I am pouring your coffee, so just say when.”
“The bartender filled the glass with wine and told me to say when.”
“As he poured the expensive vintage into the crystal glass, he gestured for his guest to say when the level was sufficient.”
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do exactly what it says on the tin
To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.
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easier said than done
Easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish.
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final say
The right to make a final decision.
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have a say
To (receive the opportunity to) voice one's opinion.
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I see, said the blind man
Expressing confusion.
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I'd say
It is my estimate or opinion.
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I'll say
Used to indicate emphatic agreement
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let's not and say we did
Indicates that the speaker does not agree with a proposed action, and does not wish to participate.
Last updated August 10, 2026