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phrase [PHRASE with cl]You can use the expression sad to say when you are describing an situation which you find unfortunate. The result, sad to say , is a great disappointment. He died five or six years ago I'm sad to say. See full dictionary entry for sadExamples of 'sad to say' in a sentencesad to say Sad to say, it's hard not to stifle a yawn.Sad to say, that is exactly what is likely to happen.Sad to say, it wasn't much better the next time around.Sad to say, the thing that most annoys me about holidays is fellow holidaymakers.I am sad to say this didn't surprise me.I'm sad to say there's no sign of that gap narrowing.And sad to say, that was your columnist's team.Sad to say but markets are not always synonymous with the best behaviour.Sad to say, nothing has shocked me yet.This time though, sad to say, there's not a cat in sight. |