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though I say it who should not

idiom

Appended to a statement of self-praise, as a form of modest apology.


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  1. 01

    anybody who is anybody

    Any person who is well-known or important, especially one who has prominent social standing.

  2. 02

    dog who caught the tire

    One who accomplishes a seemingly impossible feat, but does not know what to do next.

  3. 03

    everybody who is anybody

    All of the people who are well-known or important, especially those who have prominent social standing.

  4. 04

    final say

    The right to make a final decision.

  5. 05

    have a say

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

  6. 06

    I'd say

    It is my estimate or opinion.

  7. 07

    I'll say

    Used to indicate emphatic agreement

  8. 08

    let's not and say we did

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

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