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What did I say

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt dɪd aɪ seɪ// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt dɪd aɪ seɪ//

Meaning of What did I say

A question asking someone to repeat what they said before.

In simple words: A phrase asking for something you previously mentioned.

What did I say in a sentence

• I forgot what I said during the meeting, so I asked, 'What did I say?'
• After reviewing the notes, I thought, 'What did I say about the project yesterday?'
• When my friend looked confused, I said, 'What did I say earlier that made you think that?'
• In a casual chat, I often find myself saying, 'What did I say?' to clarify my point.
• While discussing our plans, I suddenly asked, 'What did I say about the time?'

How to use What did I say

Used when someone wants to recall or confirm what they said earlier. It fits in conversation but may not be used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of it as recalling past words - like a tape recorder asking, 'What did I say?'

Related words

Collocations with What did I say

• ask what I said
• repeat what I said
• confirm what I said

Synonyms for What did I say

• What did I mention
• What did I state
• What was my statement

Common mistakes with What did I say

• Forgetting to use correct intonation for questions.
• Confusing with 'What do I say?' which is about present thoughts.
• Using it when the earlier statement is clear instead of confirming.

Frequently asked questions about What did I say

What does What did I say mean?

A phrase asking for something you previously mentioned.

What is the definition of What did I say?

A question asking someone to repeat what they said before.

How do you use What did I say in a sentence?

I forgot what I said during the meeting, so I asked, 'What did I say?'

Can you give another example of What did I say?

After reviewing the notes, I thought, 'What did I say about the project yesterday?'

What are synonyms for What did I say?

Common alternatives include What did I mention, What did I state, What was my statement.

What words go with What did I say?

It commonly pairs with ask what I said, repeat what I said, confirm what I said.

What are common mistakes when using What did I say?

Forgetting to use correct intonation for questions. Confusing with 'What do I say?' which is about present thoughts. Using it when the earlier statement is clear instead of confirming.

How do you pronounce What did I say?

US: //wɑt dɪd aɪ seɪ//, UK: //wɒt dɪd aɪ seɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What did I say?

Used when someone wants to recall or confirm what they said earlier. It fits in conversation but may not be used in formal writing.