say yes vs tell yes

The correct phrase is 'say yes.' 'Tell yes' is not a common or correct construction in English. 'Say yes' is the appropriate way to express agreement or approval.

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say yes

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express agreement or approval.

Use 'say yes' when you want to agree or approve of something verbally.

Examples:

When she asked if I wanted to go to the movies, I had to say yes.
Please say yes if you're coming to the party.
He always says yes to new opportunities.

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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.

tell yes

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Tell' is typically followed by information or a story, not a simple affirmation like 'yes.'

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The ones that are in favor of an elevator new tell yes.
I can tell ye from my own experience that a good hiding makes ye understand things in a more serious light.
Not if ye do what I tell ye.
Ask him, he'll tell ye.
Still, I did tell ye to stay hid.
I wanted to tell ye, but he made me pledge not to.
And I hears tell ye got more than either one of them in there.
I can tell ye that it was many the women that come to the door seeking love charms, amulets, talismans, and the like.
I will keep to myself;, but first let me tell ye, if ye should lead her in a fool's paradise -
Do I need to tell ye how children are conceived?
Could you not wait till I tell ye?
Dougal tells ye something, it's as if it's law.
Ian tells me ye didna collect the rents yesterday.
And no one could tell me yes.
- From what I can tell, yes.
From what I can tell, yes.
As far as I can tell, yes.
It's just on you, without anyone there to tell you yes or no.
Because I feel as though we've grown so close, damon, I'll tell you yes.
Tell her yes. I'll go.

Alternatives:

say yes
agree
confirm
approve
nod in agreement

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