Phrases with "say"
Are you panning to leave your job?
I'd rather not to say at the moment.Do you want a coffee?
I wouldn't say no.Did you speak to Mr Ellis?
Yes, I have to say, he was very rude.We need a new carpet in the hall.
OK, whatever you say.
I'd rather not to say
a polite way to say you don't want to give somebody some information
I wouldn't say no (to something)
used to say that you would like something or to accept something you are offered
I wouldn’t say no to a coffee.
我倒不介意来杯咖啡。
I have to say
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= I must say
used to emphasize what you are sayingI must say, it gave me quite a shock.
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I have to say/admit/confess
used to show that you are making an honest statement even though it may be embarrassing for youI have to say I don’t know the first thing about computers.
不得不说,我对计算机一窍不通。
whatever you say
use to agree with somebody's suggestion, even if you don't like it, because you don't want to argue about it