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Collocation

I appreciate you saying that.

verb + object + gerund A2 verb + object + gerund

Thank you for saying that; I value what you just said, or I am grateful for your comment/statement.

I appreciate you saying that.: Thank you for saying that; I value what you just said, or I am grateful for your comment/stat…

Definition

'I appreciate you saying that.' is a common English collocation. Thank you for saying that; I value what you just said, or I am grateful for your comment/statement.

I appreciate + [object pronoun] + saying that

“After a long discussion, she finally said, 'I appreciate you saying that, it really helps clarify things.'”

Examples

  • After hearing her comforting words, I replied, 'I appreciate you saying that; it really helps alleviate my worries.'
  • My colleague praised my effort, and I simply said, 'I appreciate you saying that, it means a lot to me.'
  • When you admitted your mistake so openly, I thought, 'I appreciate you saying that; it shows real character.'
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  • The customer service representative listened patiently and then concluded, 'We appreciate you saying that, as feedback is crucial for our improvement.'
  • During the difficult conversation, she paused and stated, 'I appreciate you saying that, even though it's hard for me to hear.'
  • Despite the initial discomfort of discussing sensitive topics, I felt a sense of relief and responded, 'I truly appreciate you saying that; it brings clarity to the situation.'
  • He looked directly into her eyes and, with genuine sincerity, uttered, 'I appreciate you saying that; it clarifies everything I've been thinking.'
  • When you offered to help without being asked, I immediately thought, 'I appreciate you saying that, you're very kind.'
  • After the candid feedback session, the manager smiled and said, 'I appreciate you saying that; it gives us valuable insights moving forward.'
  • She reflected on the day's events, remembering his supportive comment, and realized, 'I really appreciate you saying that when things were so chaotic.'

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