Whatever you say

phrase

A response indicating agreement or acceptance, often without enthusiasm or sincerity.

'We should leave back home.' 'Whatever you say.'
Visual representation of "whatever you say" - A response indicating agreement or acceptance, often without enthusiasm or sincerity

Often appears as...

  • 'yes
  • whatever you say.'

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Used to indicate stubborn disbelief or refusal to argue further.

'I am telling the truth!' 'Yeah, whatever you say.'
Visual representation of "whatever you say" - Used to indicate stubborn disbelief or refusal to argue further

Often appears as...

  • 'fine
  • whatever you say.'

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

A response indicating agreement or acceptance, often without enthusiasm or sincerity.

'We should leave back home.' 'Whatever you say.'
Visual representation of "whatever you say" - A response indicating agreement or acceptance, often without enthusiasm or sincerity

Often appears as...

  • 'yes
  • whatever you say.'

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Used to indicate stubborn disbelief or refusal to argue further.

'I am telling the truth!' 'Yeah, whatever you say.'
Visual representation of "whatever you say" - Used to indicate stubborn disbelief or refusal to argue further

Often appears as...

  • 'fine
  • whatever you say.'

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "whatever you say"
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Slight Disinterest

Shows mild disengagement or unwillingness, rather than complete agreement.

Illustration for Slight Disinterest
'This movie looks great.' 'Whatever you say.'
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Hidden Sarcasm

May carry a sarcastic tone, hinting that you disagree but won't argue.

Illustration for Hidden Sarcasm
'I'm the best cook here.' 'Whatever you say.'
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Conversational Closure

Used to end a discussion where you'd rather not continue debating.

Illustration for Conversational Closure
'No dessert is better than cake.' 'Whatever you say, let's just drop it.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Slight Disinterest

Shows mild disengagement or unwillingness, rather than complete agreement.

Illustration for Slight Disinterest
'This movie looks great.' 'Whatever you say.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Hidden Sarcasm

May carry a sarcastic tone, hinting that you disagree but won't argue.

Illustration for Hidden Sarcasm
'I'm the best cook here.' 'Whatever you say.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversational Closure

Used to end a discussion where you'd rather not continue debating.

Illustration for Conversational Closure
'No dessert is better than cake.' 'Whatever you say, let's just drop it.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Slight Disinterest

Shows mild disengagement or unwillingness, rather than complete agreement.

Illustration for Slight Disinterest
'This movie looks great.' 'Whatever you say.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Hidden Sarcasm

May carry a sarcastic tone, hinting that you disagree but won't argue.

Illustration for Hidden Sarcasm
'I'm the best cook here.' 'Whatever you say.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversational Closure

Used to end a discussion where you'd rather not continue debating.

Illustration for Conversational Closure
'No dessert is better than cake.' 'Whatever you say, let's just drop it.'
Visual representation of the word "Whatever you say"

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