I must say

phrase

Used to express your opinion or feeling about something, often when you think others might disagree.

The food at this restaurant is quite delicious, I must say.

Often appears as...

i must say
i am quite impressed. i must say this is quite astonishing. i must say you've outdone yourself.

phrase

Used to express your opinion or feeling about something, often when you think others might disagree.

The food at this restaurant is quite delicious, I must say.

Often appears as...

i must say
i am quite impressed. i must say this is quite astonishing. i must say you've outdone yourself.

Definition 1 of 1

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Subtle Agreement

Use when you agree but want to acknowledge others might not feel the same way.

I must say, your idea does have some merit.

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Polite Contradiction

It softens the impact when you are about to contradict someone or something.

I must say, I see things quite differently.

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Mild Surprise

Use it to express a gentle or polite surprise about a situation or fact.

I must say, I didn't expect such a warm welcome.

Pro Tip 1/3

Subtle Agreement

Use when you agree but want to acknowledge others might not feel the same way.

I must say, your idea does have some merit.

Pro Tip 2/3

Polite Contradiction

It softens the impact when you are about to contradict someone or something.

I must say, I see things quite differently.

Pro Tip 3/3

Mild Surprise

Use it to express a gentle or polite surprise about a situation or fact.

I must say, I didn't expect such a warm welcome.

Pro Tip 1/3

Subtle Agreement

Use when you agree but want to acknowledge others might not feel the same way.

I must say, your idea does have some merit.

Pro Tip 2/3

Polite Contradiction

It softens the impact when you are about to contradict someone or something.

I must say, I see things quite differently.

Pro Tip 3/3

Mild Surprise

Use it to express a gentle or polite surprise about a situation or fact.

I must say, I didn't expect such a warm welcome.

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