Question

0074 1. and like you say a phrase indicating (patronizing) agreement with someone. (The like is used colloquially only.) 2. (usually As you say.) a polite and formal way of indicating agreement or acquiescence. (Literally, I will do as you say.)

Accepted Answer

as you say John: Things are not going well for me today. What should I do? Bob: Some days are like that. As you say, it’s just not going well for you, that’s all.John: This arrangement is not really good. There’s not enough room for both of us. Mary: I guess you’re right. It is crowded, and, like you say, there’s not enough room. John: Please take this to the post office. Butler: As you say, sir.Butler: There is a Mr. Franklin at the door. Mary: Thank you, James. Tell him I’ve gone to Egypt for the winter. Butler: As you say, madam.

Id	0074
Headword	as you say
Definition	1. and like you say a phrase indicating (patronizing) agreement with someone. (The like is used colloquially only.)
Examples	John: Things are not going well for me today. What should I do? Bob: Some days are like that. As you say, it’s just not going well for you, that’s all. John: This arrangement is not really good. There’s not enough room for both of us. Mary: I guess you’re right. It is crowded, and, like you say, there’s not enough room.
Second Definition	2. (usually As you say.) a polite and formal way of indicating agreement or acquiescence. (Literally, I will do as you say.)
Second Examples	John: Please take this to the post office. Butler: As you say, sir. Butler: There is a Mr. Franklin at the door. Mary: Thank you, James. Tell him I’ve gone to Egypt for the winter. Butler: As you say, madam.

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