(I) can't say that I do.

(I) can't say that I do.
(I) can't say that I do. & (I) can't say's I do. & (I) can't say (as) I do.
Fig. a vague response to a question about whether one remembers, knows about, likes, etc., something or someone. (The

say as

and

say's

are not standard English.) •

Jane: You remember Fred, don't you? John: Can't say as I do.

Bob: This is a fine looking car. Do you like it? Bill: I can't say I do.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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