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DictionarySeesayyou can say that again
you can say that againI agree completely; what you said is especially true. A: "Wow, that exam was brutally difficult." B: "You can say that again! It was the hardest test I've ever taken."See also: again, can, say, thatYou can say that again! and You said it!Inf. That is true.; You are correct. (The word that is emphasized.) Mary: It sure is hot today. Jane: You can say that again! Bill: This cake is yummy! Bob: You said it!See also: can, say, thatyou can say that againAlso, you said it. I totally agree with what you said, as in What a relief that Brian didn't get hurt.-You can say that again! or This is a huge house.-You said it. [Colloquial; first half of 1900s] See also: again, can, say, thatyou can say that again INFORMALCOMMON You say You can say that again to express strong agreement with what someone has just said. `Must have been a fiddly job.' — `You can say that again.'See also: again, can, say, thatyou can say that again! used to express emphatic agreement. informalSee also: can, say, thatyou can say ˈthat again! (spoken) I agree completely; I know that already: ‘She’s the most boring person I’ve ever met.’ ‘You can say that again!’See also: can, say, thatYou can say that again! exclam. I agree! You can say that again! You hit the nail right on the head. See also: can, say, that you can say that again Slang Used to express strong agreement with what has just been said.See also: again, can, say, thatAcronymsSeeYCSTA |