yes, yes

phrase

used to show anger or irritation
"We're leaving in a few minutes. You need to get ready." "Yes, yes. I know. I heard you the first time."

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“Yes, yes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yes%2C%20yes. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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