I say

interjection

Used to show surprise, or to gain attention, or to change the topic.

I say, isn't that your brother over there?
Visual representation of "I say" - Used to show surprise, or to gain attention, or to change the topic

Often appears as...

  • i say
  • isn't that...

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

Used to indicate what someone has stated or communicated.

I say we should leave early to avoid the traffic
Visual representation of "I say" - Used to indicate what someone has stated or communicated

Often appears as...

  • i say we should...
  • i say that...
interjection

Used to express disagreement or objection towards something.

I say, that's not fair!
Visual representation of "I say" - Used to express disagreement or objection towards something

Often appears as...

  • i say
  • that's not...

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

Used to refer to oneself in the third person, often for humorous effect.

I say to myself, 'Self, you need a vacation'
Visual representation of "I say" - Used to refer to oneself in the third person, often for humorous effect

Often appears as...

  • i say to myself
  • self

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

interjection

Used to show surprise, or to gain attention, or to change the topic.

I say, isn't that your brother over there?
Visual representation of "I say" - Used to show surprise, or to gain attention, or to change the topic

Often appears as...

  • i say
  • isn't that...

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

Used to indicate what someone has stated or communicated.

I say we should leave early to avoid the traffic
Visual representation of "I say" - Used to indicate what someone has stated or communicated

Often appears as...

  • i say we should...
  • i say that...
interjection

Used to express disagreement or objection towards something.

I say, that's not fair!
Visual representation of "I say" - Used to express disagreement or objection towards something

Often appears as...

  • i say
  • that's not...

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

Used to refer to oneself in the third person, often for humorous effect.

I say to myself, 'Self, you need a vacation'
Visual representation of "I say" - Used to refer to oneself in the third person, often for humorous effect

Often appears as...

  • i say to myself
  • self

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 4
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Grab Attention

Use 'I say' to forcefully attract someone's attention in conversation or debate.

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I say, everyone listen to this important announcement!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Surprise Reaction

Say 'I say' to express a spontaneous reaction of surprise to unexpected news.

Illustration for Surprise Reaction
I say, you've really outdone yourself this time!
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Topic Shift

Use it when you want to smoothly shift to a different subject in a conversation.

Illustration for Topic Shift
I say, let's move on to the next agenda item.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Grab Attention

Use 'I say' to forcefully attract someone's attention in conversation or debate.

Illustration for Grab Attention
I say, everyone listen to this important announcement!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Surprise Reaction

Say 'I say' to express a spontaneous reaction of surprise to unexpected news.

Illustration for Surprise Reaction
I say, you've really outdone yourself this time!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Topic Shift

Use it when you want to smoothly shift to a different subject in a conversation.

Illustration for Topic Shift
I say, let's move on to the next agenda item.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Grab Attention

Use 'I say' to forcefully attract someone's attention in conversation or debate.

Illustration for Grab Attention
I say, everyone listen to this important announcement!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Surprise Reaction

Say 'I say' to express a spontaneous reaction of surprise to unexpected news.

Illustration for Surprise Reaction
I say, you've really outdone yourself this time!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Topic Shift

Use it when you want to smoothly shift to a different subject in a conversation.

Illustration for Topic Shift
I say, let's move on to the next agenda item.
Visual representation of the word "I say"

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