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says when

says when is the third-person singular simple present indicative of say when.

Meaning of say when

Verb

say when (third-person singular simple present says when, present participle saying when, simple past and past participle said when)

  1. (idiomatic) An imperative form used to request that the interlocutor indicate when one should stop doing something, esp. pouring a drink, because one has reached a sufficient amount.
    • Say when! ― When! Thanks.

Questions about says when

What is says when the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Says when is the third-person singular simple present indicative of say when.

Words near says when in the dictionary

  1. says the quiet part loud
  2. says the quiet part out loud
  3. says the word
  4. says to oneself
  5. says uncle
  6. says when
  7. says who
  8. says word one
  9. says yes
  10. says you
  11. sayso

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