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Friday Focus: Beyond "He Said, She Said"

Friday Focus: Beyond "He Said, She Said"

Enriching Your Reported Speech Vocabulary

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Rachel Boyce
Mar 28, 2025
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Friday Focus: Beyond "He Said, She Said"
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Reported speech is a fundamental part of communication, allowing us to share information and relay conversations.

However, relying solely on "said" and "told" can make your speech sound repetitive and lack nuance.

Let's delve into a variety of expressions, collocations, phrasal verbs, and idioms that will enrich your reported speech and make your communication more engaging.

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