Slang can be completely incomprehensible, even if the expression is written in plain English.<\/p>\n
That’s sort of the beauty of it actually. You need someone to clue you in.<\/p>\n
Today we will clue you in on the slang expression “Say less.”<\/p>\n
Let’s dive right in.
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‘Say less’ is slang to express understanding or agreement with someone, meaning no further explanation is needed. However, it can also be a polite way to ask someone to speak less, particularly when their words are overwhelming or frustrating.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The expression is a modification of the original expression “say no more,” which meant the exact same thing.<\/p>\n When you say “see no more,” you are sort of saying that you have bought whatever the other person is selling, so they can stop trying to sell you on it. Well, the same goes for “say less.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “Say less” is an expression that’s fairly popular in places like Toronto among the youth. You might find the following exchange taking place between two friends.<\/p>\n Michael:<\/strong> Hey man, our team needs to practice hard if we are to have any shot at winning this thing. <\/i><\/p>\n Jay:<\/strong> Say less. We’ll schedule two practices a day for the coming two weeks.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/i><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/p>\n Now<\/a><\/strong>, since this expression is slang<\/a><\/strong>, it is obviously informal. Ergo, you really can’t be using it in the workplace with your boss. For example, the following exchange is quite inappropriate.<\/p>\n Boss:<\/strong> Alright, with the deadline approaching, we are going to need to step it up a bit. We might even have to work overtime. However, once we hand the client the final deliverable, we can take things easy again.<\/p>\n Employee:<\/strong> Say less boss. We got you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Don’t get me wrong. In the above example, the employee’s heart is in the right place. However, the way they are expressing themselves<\/a><\/strong> might get them fired.<\/p>\n Here are a few more examples of how you can use this expression:<\/p>\n Martha:<\/strong> How about we go out and grab a bite to eat? My treat.<\/p>\n Steven:<\/strong> Say less. I’m in.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nBasically, the minute Martha offered to pay for the dinner, Steve was on board.\n Tony:<\/strong> The new Nolan movie just came out, and we’re heading to see it. Wanna come with us? <\/i><\/p>\n Sarah:<\/strong> Say less. I’m in.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/i><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This definition is a bit more literal. The idea is that you are tired of what the other person is saying, so you just want them to cut it out and “say less.”<\/p>\n Jennifer:<\/strong> Look, the only reason I said those things was because you started it. <\/i><\/p>\n Molly:<\/strong> Say less. You are vindictive. You always have been and always will be. This isn’t on me.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/i><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/i>Exploring the different meanings of “say less”<\/h2>\n
”Say less” to mean I understand<\/h3>\n
Where does the expression come from?<\/h4>\n
How to use “say less”<\/h4>\n
”Say less” to mean “S#!t up”<\/h3>\n
\nObviously, this expression is also informal, so don’t use it in a professional setting.<\/p>\n