was able to say, managed to say
この試みは完全に成功などと言えたものではない。
This attempt can hardly be called a complete success.
思うように言えた…？
Were you able to say what you wanted to say…?
— ファイト・クラブ (1999)
この家でそんなことよく言えたものだ
You've got some nerve saying that in this house.
— 紅夢 (1991)
言えたじゃないか
See? You managed to say it.
— アメリ (2001)
よくも彼は文句が言えたものだ。
How dare he complain!
よく言えたね
Well said.
— カンフーハッスル (2004)