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saying [ˈseɪɪŋ] N

1. saying (proverb):

saying
ditado m

Phrases:

that goes without saying

I . say <said, said> [seɪ] VB trans

1. say (speak):

say

3. say (think):

say
say
dizem que ...

6. say (for instance):

(let's) say ...
digamos (que) ... +subj

II . say <said, said> [seɪ] VB intr

I'll say! inf
I must say ...

III . say [seɪ] N no pl

Usage examples with saying

in saying sth
anyway, as I was saying ...
he continued by saying that ...
anyhow, as I was saying ...

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
The speaker is saying that nature gives gifts at birth, and calls on people, giving something inhuman human-like characteristics.
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Ray demurs, saying he never drinks because he doesn't like the taste of alcohol.
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Tony tells him to stop and reaffirms his decision, saying that he needs toughening up.
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Audience response cards repeatedly came back saying that laughter seemed forced or contrived.
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As others have more commonly put the same distinction, saying is a kind of direct speech act whereas implicating is an indirect speech act.
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You may think magic is make-believe, but this little bean has scientists saying they've found the magic weight loss cure for every body type.
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Amber finds her, saying that she just accidentally ate a spoonful of guacamole with bacon in it, and she found it delicous.
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Reporters present at the execution reported that he went to the electric chair without saying a word.
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They attempted to crowdfund support for additional help, saying all donations would be kept anonymous.
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The phrase is usually a humorous way of saying that one was not sitting idly, but engaged constructively in contemplation or letting one's mind wander.
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