say the word

Definitions

To indicate that it is time to perform an action; to give permission.

idiomatic

Examples

“"I wish⟳—When shall we have⟳ courage to marry⟳, Jude?" "Whenever you have⟳ it, I think⟳ I shall. It remains with you entirely, dear. Only say⟳ the word, and it's done."”

“"A primitive fellow. I'll kick⟳ him out if you say⟳ the word, my dear."”

“"[I]f there's anything I can do to help⟳ you make⟳ the grade, just say⟳ the word."”

“"What do you want⟳? You want⟳ the moon? Just say⟳ the word, and I’ll throw⟳ a lasso around it and pull⟳ it down."”

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