say yes
idiom
: to say that one accepts or agrees to something
—often + to
They said yes to our plan.
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Instead of expecting stability, one of the biggest paths to long-term success is embracing the chaos with curiosity—and a willingness to say yes when opportunities arise, according to Kempczinski.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
And on a similar note, always say yes to dimmers.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Send the bold text, or say yes to the date.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Don’t rush to say yes just to be liked or chosen.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Nov. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
And on a similar note, always say yes to dimmers.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Send the bold text, or say yes to the date.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Don’t rush to say yes just to be liked or chosen.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for say yes
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“Say yes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/say%20yes. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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