say yes
idiom
: to say that one accepts or agrees to something
—often + to
They said yes to our plan.
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And you’re also allowed to say yes to one that feels right in other ways, even if the salary isn’t ideal.
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Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
He was offered the A&R role, but didn’t immediately say yes.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Meanwhile, say yes to social opportunities for fun and pleasure.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 June 2025
With a single weekend commitment, many more can say yes.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
He was offered the A&R role, but didn’t immediately say yes.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Meanwhile, say yes to social opportunities for fun and pleasure.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 June 2025
With a single weekend commitment, many more can say yes.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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“Say yes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/say%20yes. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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