"I must say" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} I must say (not comparable)
  1. A term of asseveration. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: indeed, forsooth, in fact, as God is my witness
    Sense id: en-I_must_say-en-adv-t-y4OVk9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English sentences, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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