Communication

you have to say that

praise caused by bias

You say 'you have to say that' when someone praises something because they are expected to support it.

B2 common mostly spoken

expression

Hear it in real life

My sister says my cooking is the best.

Well, she has to say that, doesn't she?

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You have to say that because you helped design the product.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: You have to say it because you work for the company.

Say: You would say that because you work for the company.

Use 'you would say that' to suggest that someone's opinion may be influenced by their connection to the subject.

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

you have to say that; you would have to say that

Your turn: say it out loud

You have to say that because you helped design the product.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

you have to say that

praise caused by bias

“You have to say that because you helped design the product.”

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