Meaning of three bags full, sir | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Intensifies a statement of agreement, indicating that the speaker is craven or obsequious.
   often, sarcastic
2. Alternative letter-case form of three bags full, sir.
   alt-of

Examples

“Because, if he speaks his truth, he may no longer have a job and so, instead of living his truth, he says: “Yes, Sir; of course, sir. Three bags full, Sir.” He gives his power away.”

“Some managers took 50% of the income, some even paid the artist nothing but a weekly salary, and still the majority of those artists said, yes sir, no sir and three bags full sir. To a great degree, Epstein changed all of that ...”

“Get forensic on to it right away.' 'Yes, sir,' Hatchley said through clenched teeth as he left. Banks could almost hear the 'three bags full, sir'”

“Because, if he speaks his truth, he may no longer have a job and so, instead of living his truth, he says: “Yes, Sir; of course, sir. Three bags full, Sir.” He gives his power away.”

“‘Two coffees,’ he told the girl politely, adding, ‘And some of these cake things I saw in the kitchen.’ / ‘Treacle oaties, Sir,’ the young girl said, bobbing. ‘Yes, thank you, Sir.’ / Harry caught Anna’s frown, but she waited until the door closed before venting her disapproval. / ‘Yes, Sir, no, Sir, three bags full, Sir. How ghastly! And the starched pinny, and the lace cap!’”

““[…] Oh and when she’s nice and settled, then you can roll out the jenny again, OK?” / “Yessir. Three bags full, Sir. And while I’m doing all that?””

““You know, Sergeant, you are not seeing the big picture. This is a real opportunity to enhance your resume with this type of field research.” / “Like I said, Sir,” I stopped walking and turned to face Mr. Douglas and continued, “three bags full, Sir.””

“She was dismissed. “Thanks Shona. Keep me updated with any new developments. Immediately,” said the Chief. / “Of course, Sir.” Three bags full, Sir. How was she meant to solve a murder with every official in the city breathing down her neck?”

“Three times in three minutes he had felt a need to comment on my perceived tardiness in returning to the task of arming. I was pissed off with his attitude and as he passed I said: “Yes Sir, three bags full, Sir. Life as a f . . . ing staff sergeant must be hard to take if all you have to do is walk up and down throwing your f . . . ing rank around.””

“I spent so much time conforming to other people’s points of views and opinions over the years, “Yes, Sir.” “No, Sir.” “Three bags full, Sir!” Well no more, the worm has turned!”

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