From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishlike I say/saidlike I say/saidspokenREPEAT used when you are repeating something that you have already said Like I said, I don’t mind helping out on the day. I’m sorry, but, like I say, she’s not here at the moment. → like
Examples from the Corpus
like I say/said• But they're mostly like I say.• Answer, like I said everybody had materials on that rug.• And like I said, he won't be getting his kicks from smashing up other people's property.• Okay, I can picture it happening, like I said I have, one of those things that happen.• Like I said, I really appreciate your help.• But like I say now, I want nice furniture to go along with it.• Anyway, like I said, she wants to make you some food, man. 