aye-aye, sir

Definitions

Phrase. [B2]

Examples

“‘Sound⟳ battle stations, if you will, Petty Officer.’ / ‘Aye-aye, sir.’ Jamie rang the bell, and the crew came on deck.”

““Reset the guard zones to twelve miles,” called the captain. / “Aye-aye, sir,” replied Ian, tapping at a keypad on the radar front panel.”

“‘Remember⟳ when I showed you how to check a whale-boat and its gear last⟳ voyage . . .’ / ‘Aye-aye, sir.’ / ‘Off with you and do it now.’ / ‘Aye-aye, sir.’ Jim started to turn⟳ away.”

“Mr. B—— said warningly through his speaking tube to the engineer: “Stand⟳ by, now!” / “Aye-aye, Sir.””

“Self: “Can you tell⟳ me what that building up there is?” / Native: “Aye-aye, Sir.””

““This ’ere,” says the captain producing a catalogue across which is printed, Hyde Windlass Co., Bath, Me., in bold type⟳, “is a windlass. You know⟳ a windlass when you see⟳ him coming across the street? Well, this is one of them. Got that?” / “Aye-aye, Sir.””

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