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UK//huː sɛd ðæt//US//hu sɛd ðæt//

Meaning of Who said that

A phrase used to ask who made a specific statement.

In simple words: A question asking who made a statement.

Who said that in a sentence

  • I love that quote, but who said that?
  • During the meeting, someone asked, 'Who said that?'
  • When I heard the gossip, I wondered, 'Who said that?'
  • After reading the article, I thought, 'Who said that?' about the main claim.
  • When my friend quoted Shakespeare, I replied, 'Who said that?'

How to use Who said that

Use in conversations to inquire about the speaker of a quote or statement. It's informal and suitable for chatting.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of a detective questioning witnesses: 'Who said that?'

Related words

Collocations with Who said that

  • who said that quote
  • who said that line
  • who said that earlier

Synonyms for Who said that

  • Who mentioned that?
  • Who expressed that?
  • Who stated that?

Common mistakes with Who said that

  • Incorrectly using it as a statement, not a question.
  • Forgetting to include 'that' when asking.
  • Using it in formal contexts where direct attribution is required.

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Frequently asked questions about Who said that

What does Who said that mean?

A question asking who made a statement.

What is the definition of Who said that?

A phrase used to ask who made a specific statement.

How do you use Who said that in a sentence?

I love that quote, but who said that?

Can you give another example of Who said that?

During the meeting, someone asked, 'Who said that?'

What are synonyms for Who said that?

Common alternatives include Who mentioned that?, Who expressed that?, Who stated that?.

What words go with Who said that?

It commonly pairs with who said that quote, who said that line, who said that earlier.

What are common mistakes when using Who said that?

Incorrectly using it as a statement, not a question. Forgetting to include 'that' when asking. Using it in formal contexts where direct attribution is required.

How do you pronounce Who said that?

US: //hu sɛd ðæt//, UK: //huː sɛd ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Who said that?

Use in conversations to inquire about the speaker of a quote or statement. It's informal and suitable for chatting.