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[say a mouthful]

1.  {v. phr.},  {slang}

To say something of great importance or meaning; say more by a sentence than the words usually mean. — Usually in past tense.

* /Tom said a mouthful when he guessed that company was coming to visit. A dozen people  […]

[say one's peace] or [speak one's piece]  {v. phr.}

To say openly what you think; say, especially in public, what you usually say or are expected to say.

* /John told the boss that he thought he was wrong and the boss got angry. He said, "You've said  […]

[say the word]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To say or show that you want something or agree to something; show a wish, willingness, or readiness; give a sign; say yes; say so.

Just say the word and I will lend you the money.

* /I will do anything you  […]

[say uncle] also [cry uncle]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To say that you surrender; admit that you have lost; admit a defeat; give up.

Bob fought for five minutes, but he had to say uncle.

The bully twisted Jerry's arm and said, "Cry uncle."

*  […]

[say-so]  {n.}

Approval; permission; word.

[says who] or [says you]  {v. phr.},  {slang}

I don't believe or accept that. — An expression of rebuff often used to make fun of someone or oppose him.

"I am the strongest boy on the block." "Says you."

* /"That brook is full of trout." "Says who?  […]

[scale]

See: [TO SCALE].

[scale down]  {v.}

To make smaller or less; decrease.

John scaled down each boy's share of food after a bear robbed the camp.

Tom built a scaled down model of the plane.

Compare: [CUT DOWN].

[scandal sheet]  {n.}

A newspaper that prints much shocking news and scandal.

Bob wanted to find out who won the election, but he could find only a scandal sheet.

[scarcely any]

See: [HARDLY ANY].