say yes
idiom
: to say that one accepts or agrees to something
—often + to
They said yes to our plan.
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To participate in it, who wouldn't say yes to that?
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Of course, soccer clubs aren’t the only ones who say yes at the wrong time.
—Ciarán McArdle, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
All of our experts say yes; just take a peek at the ingredients to determine which might be suitable for your skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
Be willing to say yes to opportunities and experiences that come along, regardless of your comfort level.
—Brian Slipka, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Of course, soccer clubs aren’t the only ones who say yes at the wrong time.
—Ciarán McArdle, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
All of our experts say yes; just take a peek at the ingredients to determine which might be suitable for your skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
Be willing to say yes to opportunities and experiences that come along, regardless of your comfort level.
—Brian Slipka, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Say yes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/say%20yes. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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