(a) What is the difference between he said something and he mentioned something? Can they be used interchangeably?
(b) Is it proper to respond to Did I tell you X? with Yes, you mentioned it?
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(a) What is the difference between he said something and he mentioned something? Can they be used interchangeably?
(b) Is it proper to respond to Did I tell you X? with Yes, you mentioned it?
Best Answer
Any place where you would use "mention" you could probably also use "said" (which is more general), but the reverse doesn't apply. Mention is less substantial -- a passing reference, a brief comment, a name on a list, that sort of thing.
This example is primarily about lifestyle changes and reports a passing reference to something else the speaker might want to attend to.
Per your second question, yes, saying "you mentioned it" is generally appropriate.