English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "said i would" Mean?
Learn what "said i would" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I said I would like your daughter's
This means the speaker is formally asking a parent for permission to marry their daughter.
From The Crown, Episode 47
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is formally asking to marry someone else's daughter.
Usage Scenario
Use it in very formal or traditional marriage discussions. It sounds old-fashioned and ceremonial.
Better ways to say it
1
I would like your daughter's hand in marriage.
2
I'd like to ask for your daughter's hand in marriage.
3
May I marry your daughter?
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