Opinions & arguments

have something to say about something

have an opinion about something

To have an opinion about something, often one that you are ready to express critically or amusingly.

B1 very common speech & writing

expression

Hear it in real life

Did your parents comment on the new car?

Of course - they had something to say about it.

Play the conversation

My brother always has something to say about the way I dress.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: My brother always has something to tell about the way I dress.

Say: My brother always has something to say about the way I dress.

Use “have something to say about” to mean having an opinion or comment ready.

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

have something to say about something; had something to say about something

Your turn: say it out loud

My brother always has something to say about the way I dress.

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

have something to say about something

have an opinion about something

“My brother always has something to say about the way I dress.”

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