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I'll say

Idioms  
  1. Absolutely, I strongly agree. For example, Did you enjoy the film?—I'll say. This phrase is generally used alone and for emphasis. [First half of 1900s] For a synonym, see you can say that again.


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ZIMBALIST: I’ll say this: I’d personally rather see a city invest equivalent public dollars in a museum or a concert hall—institutions that strike me as more genuinely culturally enriching.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Is it wrong to say yes to the meal, even if I know I’ll say no to the pitch?

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

And I’ll say it again: You would be hard-pressed to find a clearer constitutional guarantee than this.

From Slate Jun. 30, 2026

Plus, and I'll say this quietly, Leicester fans, because it has happened before.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

Because people often ask, I’ll say it here directly: I have no intention of running for office, ever.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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