says when

A form of say when — An imperative form used to request that the interlocutor indicate when one should stop doing something, esp. pouring a drink, because one has reached a sufficient amount.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of say when
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APA

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“says when.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/says%20when. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “says when,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/says%20when.

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