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say yes vs say "yes"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Say yes" is used when instructing someone to verbally agree or confirm something. On the other hand, "Say "yes"" is used when quoting someone or emphasizing a specific word within the quotation.

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say yes

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when instructing someone to verbally agree or confirm something.

This phrase is used to instruct someone to verbally agree or confirm something. It is a direct command to respond positively.

Examples:

When they ask you if you want dessert, just say yes.
Please say yes if you agree with the proposal.

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You made it easy for me to say yes.
Sometimes you just have to say yes.
All the more reason to say yes.
Hopefully, everything you'll need to say yes.
But maybe you should say yes just one last time.
Don't feel you have to say yes.
Boy, I want to say yes...
But I'm not ready to say yes.
I know everything, except how you got her to say yes.
They taught us to just say yes to whatever the parents ask.
You can open your mouth to say yes.
Don't feel obliged to say yes.
Alain got Mossad to say yes.
I would say yes, with my second shot.
You don't have to say yes right now...
I couldn't say yes, Sean.
I'd like to say yes, Mark.
But don't say yes too quickly.
Don't be afraid to say yes.
Parliament can only say yes or no.

Alternatives:

Agree verbally
Confirm your agreement
Respond affirmatively
Give a positive response
Express agreement

say "yes"

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when quoting someone or emphasizing a specific word within the quotation.

This phrase is used when quoting someone or emphasizing a specific word within the quotation. The quotation marks indicate that the word is being highlighted or repeated.

Examples:

She said, "Yes, I will be there."
The teacher emphasized, "Yes, you must complete the assignment."

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You have to say "yes" and then add something.
I am delighted to say "yes" to everything that is right, sir.
Surely you can say "yes" to that and not just pass it off as the responsibility of the Member States.
It was easy for me to say "yes" to that text.
Lauren, give her a chance to say "yes" first.
When I'll hear him say "yes", I'll faint, I'm sure.
Do you think that to say "yes" it takes a month.
I can't say "yes" just like that.
Thing is, I don't know who to say "yes" to.
I think I love how terrifying it is and how you have to say "yes" to everything.
I failed to get her mother to say "yes".
Can you get people to say "yes"?
We just got done talking your brother off the ledge, and now you're lining up to say "yes"?
We just got done talking your brother off the ledge, and now you're lining up to say "yes"?
I would ask the President-in-Office to continue to champion this issue and emphasise it consistently in Göteborg, especially with a view to enabling the Irish to say "yes" to enlargement there.
Now, you say "yes"
If "no" was in my vocabulary, why would I be asking you to say "yes"?
I can't say "yes" 'cause it's too soon, right?
Right, so, I just have to say "Yes" to everything that you blokes say.
If he had accepted payment, he wouldn't be able to say "yes" or "no" depending on what he deemed a just or unjust cause.

Alternatives:

Quoting "yes"
Emphasizing "yes"
Repeating "yes"
Stressing "yes"
Highlighting "yes"

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