how to use the phrase " I would say"?

[billy]

example:

1. I'd say your friend was mistaken
2. Jerry : what do you think?
Jack: I would say.........


what does I would say mean? and in what situation in a conversation we use it ?


appreciate it!

[RonBee]

Sometimes some people say I would say as a way of expressing an opinion.

:)

[billy]

thanks a lot

[CitySpeak]

example:

1. I'd say your friend was mistaken
2. Jerry : what do you think?
Jack: I would say.........


what does I would say mean? and in what situation in a conversation we use it ?


appreciate it!

Using "I would say" also sounds hesitant, and could be thought of as "politer" in a way. If you want to express an opinion and be relatively sure that it won't sound too aggressive, "I would say" is a good way to start.

[Tdol]

I agree with CitySpeak- it's a way of giving an opinion without appearing pushy or aggressive.

[RonBee]

I would say we all said pretty much the same thing.

:wink:

[Tdol]

I wouldn't disagree.

[billy]

what's the difference between I wouldn't disagree and I won't disagree ?


thanks in advance

[RonBee]

I wouldn't disagree means a person is inclined to agree, but I won't disagree does, I think, mean something else altogether. What that is, however, I do not know, since I am unfamiliar with that expression. :?

English Idioms
http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1697

Brief Verse (Couplets)
http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1579

[billy]

I can understand what you mean, thank you!