say yes

phrase

: to say that one accepts or agrees to something
often + to
They said yes to our plan.

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Strahan’s ties to New York and reputation as a broadcaster made Davidson say yes this time. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 But the moment that system wants to write something back into the ERP, a person has to say yes first. Sj Studio, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Many local government officials have warned of the consequences if voters were to say yes to a tax break. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 Voters across Florida might just say yes to a statewide ballot referendum that could save them thousands in property taxes. Susannah Bryan, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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