aye aye

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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!"
See also: aye
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • 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
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WINDSOR: 6.05 Highlife Dancer, 6.35 Narborough, 7.05 Oxlip, 7.35 Aye Aye Digby, 8.05 Cruiser, 8.35 Ducab, 9.05 Mash Potato.
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