you can say that again

I agree completely; what you said is especially true. A: "Wow, that exam was brutally difficult." B: "You can say that again! It was the hardest test I've ever taken."

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You can say that again!

and You said it!

Inf. That is true.; You are correct. (The word that is emphasized.) Mary: It sure is hot today. Jane: You can say that again! Bill: This cake is yummy! Bob: You said it!

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you can say that again

Also, you said it. I totally agree with what you said, as in What a relief that Brian didn't get hurt.-You can say that again! or This is a huge house.-You said it. [Colloquial; first half of 1900s]

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you can say that again

INFORMAL

COMMON You say You can say that again to express strong agreement with what someone has just said. `Must have been a fiddly job.' — `You can say that again.'

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you can say that again!

used to express emphatic agreement. informal

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you can say ˈthat again!

(spoken) I agree completely; I know that already: ‘She’s the most boring person I’ve ever met.’ ‘You can say that again!’

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You can say that again!

exclam. I agree! You can say that again! You hit the nail right on the head.

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you can say that again

Slang

Used to express strong agreement with what has just been said.

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