say less

Meaning

'Say less' is a slang phrase used to indicate that you completely understand a situation or request and are ready to take action immediately. It means 'I get it, you don't need to explain any further.' It shows enthusiasm, agreement, and quick comprehension.

Examples

• A: 'We need someone to bring snacks for the road trip.' B: 'Say less, I'm on it.'

  A: 'We need someone to bring snacks for the road trip.' B: 'Say less, I'm on it.'

• If you need a ride to the airport tomorrow, just say less.

  If you need a ride to the airport tomorrow, just say less.

• A: 'They have a free buffet at the gallery opening.' B: 'Say less, let's go.'

  A: 'They have a free buffet at the gallery opening.' B: 'Say less, let's go.'

• Say less, I will handle the reservations for tonight's dinner.

  Say less, I will handle the reservations for tonight's dinner.

• A: 'I really need help moving this couch.' B: 'Say less, I'll be there in ten minutes.'

  A: 'I really need help moving this couch.' B: 'Say less, I'll be there in ten minutes.'

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Please say less because I am busy.

  ✓ Say less, I'll take care of it.

  'Say less' is not a polite request for someone to stop talking because they are annoying; it is an enthusiastic way to say 'I understand and will do it.'

• ✗ He told me to say less.

  ✓ He said, 'Say less,' and left.

  'Say less' is used as a direct spoken idiom or exclamation, not usually as an infinitive verb phrase in indirect speech.

Related Expressions

Practice

• A: 'We need to finish this project by five.' B: '___, I'll start typing.'

  💡 An expression meaning 'I understand completely and will act now'.

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  Say less

• A: 'There's a huge sale at the shoe store.' B: '___, grab your keys!'

  💡 A casual slang phrase for instant agreement.

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  Say less