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Hello and welcome to the English we speak.

I'm Jayin.

And hello, I'm Neil.

So what English phrase shall we talk about today? Well Neil earlier you said quote

leave it with me I'll sort out a phrase unquote did I I don't remember saying that

well Neil don't remember saying that?

Well, Neil, don't worry, because I've already got one.

Quote, unquote.

Quote means to repeat the words that someone else has said or written.

Yes, and we use quotation marks before an hour. that someone has said

has said before and after what someone has said when it's written down.

So when you say quote unquote it's like you are quoting what I said. You can use the phrase before you quote

someone or around what they are saying. Exactly Neil. When we say quote unquote

we're repeating what someone has said sometimes because we don't like

or agree with it I knew you wouldn't find a phrase for us even though you said you

would that's why I'm quoting exactly what you said.

Hmm, well don't quote me but I'm sure I said I'm too busy I'll leave it to you.

Well we have a phrase now so let's hear some examples of it being used.

She told me, quote, unquote, they're just good friends, but they look more than that to me.

You told me, quote, this car will last you a lifetime, unquote.

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