no siree
Absolutely not; no way. "Siree" is an informal version of "sir" (sometimes spelled "sirree"). Primarily heard in US. A: "I mean, would you betray your coworkers for a bit of extra money?" B: "No siree! I have principles." No sirree, I will not be fooled again!
no siree Bob
informal "Siree" is an informal version of "sir" (sometimes spelled "sirree"), with "Bob" added for lighthearted emphasis. Primarily heard in US.
1. Absolutely not; no way. A: "I mean, would you betray your coworkers for a bit of extra money?" B: "No siree Bob—I have principles, thank you very much!"
2. Used to emphasize what one just said (rather than as a response to a question). We will not allow them to make a fool of us in court, no siree Bob!
yes siree
informal "Sirree" is an informal variant of "sir," used for emphasis. It is often spelled "siree." Primarily heard in US.
1. A more emphatic way of responding, "Yes." A: "Are you going to the party tonight?" B: "Yes siree. Probably going to head over there around 9 or so."
2. Used to emphasize what one just said (rather than as a response). Yes siree, this new lawnmower will take care of that grass in half the time it used to take! I truly believe that this is the finest pizza in all of New York City, yes siree!
yes siree Bob
informal "Siree" is a colloquial variant of "sir" (sometimes spelled "sirree"), with "Bob" added for lighthearted emphasis. Primarily heard in US.
1. Yes indeed. A: "Are you going to the party tonight?" B: "Yes siree, Bob. Probably going to head over there around 9 or so."
2. Used to emphasize what one just said (rather than as a response to a question). Yes siree, Bob, this new lawnmower will cut your entire lawn in half the time! I truly believe that this is the finest pizza in all of New York City, yes siree, Bob!
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No siree(, Bob)!
Inf. Absolutely no! (Not necessarily said to a male, and rarely to any Bob.) Bill: Do you want to sell this old rocking chair? Jane: No siree, Bob! Bill: You don't want sweet potatoes, do you? Fred: No siree!
Yes siree(, Bob)!
Inf. Absolutely!; Without a doubt! (Not necessarily said to a male and not necessarily to Bob.) Mary: Do you want some more cake? Tom: Yes siree, Bob! "That was a fine turkey dinner. Yes siree!" said Uncle Henry.
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