aye aye, sir

aye aye, sir

An affirmation that a request or order has been understood and will be carried out directly. Originates from the Royal and US Navy, where it is an official reply to a command issued by a superior officer. A: "Will you grab a drink for me when you're heading to the bar?" B: "Aye aye, sir!" Aye aye, sir. I'll report to the deck. A: "We need this report done by tomorrow." B: "Aye aye, sir. I'm on it!"

See also: aye, sir

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