say vs talk

say vs talk
  To say v. means to pronounce words or sounds, to express a thought, opinion, or suggestion, or to state a fact or instruction.
  For example: "Never forget to say "Please" and "Thank you".
  "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."
  It can also mean to give information in writing, numbers or signs.
  For example: "The signs says we shouldn't walk on the grass".
  To talk v. means to actually say words out loud; to speak to someone.
  For example: "I'm really glad my dogs can't talk."

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  • talk out of turn — To say something indiscreet or tactless ● turn * * * speak/talk/out of turn phrase to say something that you should not say because you have no right to say it or because it upsets someone I hope I’m not speaking out of turn, but I preferred the… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Talk on Corners — Album par The Corrs Image Sortie 20 octobre 1997 Durée 60 min 56 s …   Wikipédia en Français

  • talk — Ⅰ. talk UK US /tɔːk/ verb [I] ► to say things or speak to someone: talk about/of sth »In Tokyo markets, the only thing people want to talk about is the budget problem. talk to/with sb »I need to talk to the Sales Manager directly. »She was… …   Financial and business terms

  • talk nonsense — talk sense/nonsense/etc informal phrase to say something that is sensible stupid etc He talks such nonsense about politics! Thesaurus: to say something in a particular way …   Useful english dictionary

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