say it, don't spray it

phrase

One should be careful not to spit or spray saliva when speaking.

“The three-year-old I babysit always spits on me when talking. I know he doesn't mean it, but telling him "say it, don't spray it" just doesn't work.”

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Meanings

phrase
  1. humorousslangOne should be careful not to spit or spray saliva when speaking.

    The three-year-old I babysit always spits on me when talking. I know he doesn't mean it, but telling him "say it, don't spray it" just doesn't work.

Cite this entry
APA

say it, don't spray it. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/say%20it%2C%20don't%20spray%20it

MLA

“say it, don't spray it.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/say%20it%2C%20don't%20spray%20it. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “say it, don't spray it,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/say%20it%2C%20don't%20spray%20it.

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