how to say that in quotes

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Hi,Please let me know how I can  say the things in quotes, whether them be in long quotes or very short quotes.Case 1:In writing:He is a 'fabulous' personWhen spoken:He is a "quote and unquote" fabulous person. Or?He is a "quote" fabulous "unquote" person.Case 2:Jason told me, "Lee is a fabuolous person."When spoken:Jason told me "quote and unquote" Lee ia a fabulous person. OrJason told me "quote" Lee is a fabulous person "unquote."

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

Please let me know how I can say the things in quotes, whether them be in long quotes or very short quotes.

Case 1:

In writing:

He is a 'fabulous' person

When spoken:

He is a "quote and unquote" fabulous person. This is commonly said.

He is a "quote" fabulous "unquote" person. This is less commonly said.

In formal speech, you should simply say He is a 'fabulous' person. Your voice and intonation can often show that the word is a quotation. Often, it's not important for the listener to be absolutely clear that it's a quotation. If it is important, you can say something extra like 'The word 'fabulous' was actually used to describe him'.

Case 2:

Jason told me, "Lee is a fabulous person."

When spoken:

Jason told me "quote and unquote" Lee ia a fabulous person. Or

Jason told me "quote" Lee is a fabulous person "unquote."

My comment is similar to the above.

Best wishes, Clive

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