say less

/ˌseɪ ˈlɛs/
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A quick informal response showing that the point is already clear or appealing.

Examples

  • I wouldn't write say less to a client because it can sound abrupt outside a casual conversation.
  • When Maya mentioned a beach trip, I said say less and started packing.
  • "There's free pizza in the kitchen." "Say less."
  • You need someone to cover Friday? Say less, I've got you.
  • He replied say less, so I knew he understood the plan.

Similar words

I get you
enough said
got it
I'm in
say no more

Meanings

Show immediate understanding or agreement

social
slang
Used to show that the point is understood or that an idea is so welcome no further persuasion is needed, often with confident enthusiasm.

Examples

  • "There's free pizza in the kitchen." "Say less."
  • You need someone to cover Friday? Say less, I've got you.
  • When Maya mentioned a beach trip, I said say less and started packing.
  • He replied say less, so I knew he understood the plan.
  • I wouldn't write say less to a client because it can sound abrupt outside a casual conversation.

Similar words

Etymology

Built from say and less, this response recasts the older say no more as a shorter signal that further explanation is unnecessary. It was recorded online by 2011 and spread widely through music, social media, and popular culture.

FAQ

What does say less mean?

Say less means that the point is already understood or that you readily agree, so no more explanation is needed.

Is say less rude?

It is usually friendly or enthusiastic among peers, but its abrupt wording can sound dismissive in formal or unfamiliar company.

Is say less the same as say no more?

They are close in meaning, though say less is newer and more slangy, while say no more works in a wider range of informal situations.

Where did say less come from?

It reshapes the older say no more and was visible online by 2011 before music, social media, and popular culture spread it more widely.

Can say less show excitement?

Yes. It often means an invitation or suggestion is so appealing that the speaker needs no persuasion.

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