You know what I meant to say.

你知道我想说得是什么。

youdao

And yes, I meant to say it that way round.

没错，我就是那意思，我没说反。

youdao

Right, George. I meant to say George. Does Mike live there too?

对的，乔治。我是要找乔治·迈克也住在这里吗？

youdao

Now I know where I'm at. I'm dealing with a couple of snakes. What I meant to say was that there is too much football and not enough education."

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And, Sam, by the way, I should -- I always meant to say thanks for taking my call. (Laughter.) So we do small talk, he congratulates me on being elected.

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Your friendship and your concern and general championing of me have meant, and mean still, more to me than I can ever say.

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