"say it, don't spray it" meaning in English

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Phrase

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-say it, don't spray it.wav
Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=say it, don't spray it}} say it, don't spray it
  1. Don't release saliva when you're talking. Related terms: sialoquent
    Sense id: en-say_it,_don't_spray_it-en-phrase-UiE10TsG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English imperative sentences, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Talking
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