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aye aye

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: "Can you be sure to pick up some eggs when you go to the supermarket?" B: "Aye aye!"

aye aye, sir

An affirmation that a request or order has been understood and will be carried out directly. Originates from the Royal and U.S. 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!"

the ayes have it

The majority has voted in favor (of something). Few were sure whether this controversial tax bill would be passed, but it looks like the ayes have it.

the ayes have it

the affirmative votes are in the majority.

Aye is an archaic or dialect word meaning ‘yes’, now used in standard speech only when voting. Compare with the noes have it (at no).

2000 Guardian The arguments will continue. But we think the ‘ayes’ have it.

See also: aye, have

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

aye aye
ayeaye
aye aye, sir
tune in
tune in to something
tuned in
where the shoe pinches
Siberian Express
jump the besom
baptism of fire

References in periodicals archive

Mansur Aye passed away almost 6 years before in April 2008.

Gallery6 to showcase artworks by late artist Mansur Aye

* LASER QUEST: Fundraisers for the charity Aye Eye, from left, Pat Lodge-Thomas, Maria Carr and Heather Carr (PC120811Ablind-01)

Dancers with rock 'n' rolling for eye charity

With 'Hum Aye', Strings have managed to outdo themselves once again.

Strings latest track 'Hum Aaye' gives strong message of unity

The PS100m Whey Aye project, earmarked for the old Spillers Mill site at the eastern end of the Newcastle Quayside, is expected to attract an additional 261,000 visitors to the city every year - generating almost PS15m annually for the local economy.

Wheels not turning over controversial screens plan

The giant LED screens at the Whey Aye wheel are proving a sticking point

Whey wheels still not turning on LED screens; TALKS YET TO TAKE PLACE OVER WHEY AYE DISPLAYS

The ownership of the land for which an application has been made is not a factor that can be taken into account which is why it did not form part of the agenda item discussed by members in relation to the Whey Aye observation wheel."

Council hits back at claims they had 'vested interest' in [pounds sterling]100m Whey Aye wheel approval; One of the city's leading councillors has accused the local authority of hiding the fact that it stands to benefit from the [pounds sterling]100m development

"You need crunch and contrast, that's something we have in everything," says Aye. "If you have a curry, the curry might be quite soft, but you still need something on the side, so you'd have fritters for crunch or a side salad, because you want a mix.

'Burmese don't do dull' ELLA WALKER MEETS COOKERY BOOK AUTHOR MIMI AYE

Oba Rufus Akinrinmade, while speaking on the development, described the action of Halu of Ode Aye, Oba Akinmusayo Akinlade, as encroaching into another domain by installing a community head in Agbabu.

Trouble As Traditional Rulers Bicker Over Ondo Bitumen Community

Vehicle technology specialist O&H, electrical contractors DG Scott, online component business Accu, national home care provider Lotus, digital marketing agency Word It and performance company Balbir Singh Dance Company have all signed up to Aye!'s services.

HUDDERSFIELD-BASED branding and digital design [...]

With this latest funds, Aye aims to gear up and bolster its lending portfolio and offer affordable business loans to a larger number of microenterprises in India.

Aye Finance raises USD 10Mn from responsAbility and Northern Arc

Deputy Commander of the Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations Mohd Tarmizi Mat Jaafar, who is with the Penang Fire and Rescue Department, said Aye Khaing'body was found by the K-9 sniffer dog unit.

Body of third Penang landslide victim found

India-based non-banking financial company, Aye Finance Pvt Ltd, has said that it has raised capital.

Aye Finance raises capital

A MOCK-UP of a huge observation wheel which could be built on the River Tyne in Newcastle has already been nicknamed the "Whey Aye".

460ft high Whey Aye

A tiny lemur once thought to be a rodent, the endangered aye

Aye-Aye

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释义	aye aye aye 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: "Can you be sure to pick up some eggs when you go to the supermarket?" B: "Aye aye!" See also: aye aye aye, sir An affirmation that a request or order has been understood and will be carried out directly. Originates from the Royal and U.S. 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!" See also: aye, sir the ayes have it The majority has voted in favor (of something). Few were sure whether this controversial tax bill would be passed, but it looks like the ayes have it. See also: aye, have Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. the ayes have it the affirmative votes are in the majority. Aye is an archaic or dialect word meaning ‘yes’, now used in standard speech only when voting. Compare with the noes have it (at no). 2000 Guardian The arguments will continue. But we think the ‘ayes’ have it. See also: aye, have Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: aye aye ayeaye aye aye, sir tune in tune in to something tuned in where the shoe pinches Siberian Express jump the besom baptism of fire References in periodicals archive Mansur Aye passed away almost 6 years before in April 2008. Gallery6 to showcase artworks by late artist Mansur Aye * LASER QUEST: Fundraisers for the charity Aye Eye, from left, Pat Lodge-Thomas, Maria Carr and Heather Carr (PC120811Ablind-01) Dancers with rock 'n' rolling for eye charity With 'Hum Aye', Strings have managed to outdo themselves once again. Strings latest track 'Hum Aaye' gives strong message of unity The PS100m Whey Aye project, earmarked for the old Spillers Mill site at the eastern end of the Newcastle Quayside, is expected to attract an additional 261,000 visitors to the city every year - generating almost PS15m annually for the local economy. Wheels not turning over controversial screens plan The giant LED screens at the Whey Aye wheel are proving a sticking point Whey wheels still not turning on LED screens; TALKS YET TO TAKE PLACE OVER WHEY AYE DISPLAYS The ownership of the land for which an application has been made is not a factor that can be taken into account which is why it did not form part of the agenda item discussed by members in relation to the Whey Aye observation wheel." Council hits back at claims they had 'vested interest' in [pounds sterling]100m Whey Aye wheel approval; One of the city's leading councillors has accused the local authority of hiding the fact that it stands to benefit from the [pounds sterling]100m development "You need crunch and contrast, that's something we have in everything," says Aye. "If you have a curry, the curry might be quite soft, but you still need something on the side, so you'd have fritters for crunch or a side salad, because you want a mix. 'Burmese don't do dull' ELLA WALKER MEETS COOKERY BOOK AUTHOR MIMI AYE Oba Rufus Akinrinmade, while speaking on the development, described the action of Halu of Ode Aye, Oba Akinmusayo Akinlade, as encroaching into another domain by installing a community head in Agbabu. Trouble As Traditional Rulers Bicker Over Ondo Bitumen Community Vehicle technology specialist O&H, electrical contractors DG Scott, online component business Accu, national home care provider Lotus, digital marketing agency Word It and performance company Balbir Singh Dance Company have all signed up to Aye!'s services. HUDDERSFIELD-BASED branding and digital design [...] With this latest funds, Aye aims to gear up and bolster its lending portfolio and offer affordable business loans to a larger number of microenterprises in India. Aye Finance raises USD 10Mn from responsAbility and Northern Arc Deputy Commander of the Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations Mohd Tarmizi Mat Jaafar, who is with the Penang Fire and Rescue Department, said Aye Khaing'body was found by the K-9 sniffer dog unit. Body of third Penang landslide victim found India-based non-banking financial company, Aye Finance Pvt Ltd, has said that it has raised capital. Aye Finance raises capital A MOCK-UP of a huge observation wheel which could be built on the River Tyne in Newcastle has already been nicknamed the "Whey Aye". 460ft high Whey Aye A tiny lemur once thought to be a rodent, the endangered aye Aye-Aye
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