whatever you say

whatever you say

I accept what you say, and I'm not going to argue with you. Usually implies that one doesn't really agree with the other person, but is going to do it to avoid a conflict. A: "Don't worry about the auditors, just run the numbers like I told you." B: "OK, whatever you say, boss." A: "I told you, my parents let me borrow the car whenever I want." B: "Whatever you say."
See also: say, whatever
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

whatever you ˈsay

(spoken) used to agree to somebody’s suggestion because you do not want to argue: ‘Just do it now!’ ‘Whatever you say.’
See also: say, whatever
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • go for (something)
  • go for it
  • go to see a man about a dog
  • got
  • go see a man about a dog
  • go well with
  • go well with (someone or something)
  • going to (do something)
  • far from it
  • cut (one) off at the pass
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