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Old 08-12-2023, 10:01 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by Sue Doe-Nym View Post
Think, I believe you’re a teacher. I don’t mean to be fussy or unpleasant, but “Like I said” is grammatically incorrect. I am thinking (hoping) that you intended to say “As I said”. No need to thank me…I am happy to help. [emoji56]
Formal vs. colloquial English.

And if you're going to critique, make sure to put your periods INSIDE your quotation marks—we've been free of the King's English since 1776.

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