donde dije digo, digo Diego

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “where I said 'I say', I say 'Diego'”. It is a play on words.

Phrase

donde dije digo, digo Diego

1. (Spain) A phrase used by the speaker when rectifying something they had previously said, claiming it was mispronounced or misinterpreted, or because they changed their opinion; to take back, to retract
2. (Spain) move the goalposts

Usage notes

• A possible English equivalent would be something like "When I said X, I actually meant to say Y"