english idiom phrases-tell-say

IDIOMATIC ENGLISH – TELL-SAY

1.     She likes telling a lie instead of telling the truth.

2.     I can’t tell you how glad I am to see you.

                ( can’t express) tidak bisa mengungkapkan

3.     You can’t tell a lie. Your eyes tell your own tale.

                                                   ( explain themselves)

4.     The artist makes a most telling use of color.

                                         ( effective)

5.     There are many students in the classroom all told.

                                                                    ( counting everyone)

6. What I say is about my experience.

             (Opinion)

7.     How much is the car? I shall say $500 for an old car.

                                         (Suggest)

8.     I had no say in the problem.

             ( no opinion)

9.     He goes without saying anything.

                  ( he doesn’t tell)                                                      

10.      What do you say to a drink?

                         ( come and have a drink)

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