say the word
Idiomto give an order; to make a request; to utter or pronounce a particular word, often one named or quoted right after
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Oxford63% of films
to give an order; to make a request
Editorial26% of films
to utter or pronounce a particular word, often one named or quoted right after
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Say the word, and I'll keelhaul them.
Said in 8 films · #1