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Meaning and usage of You bet

you bet: Interjection you bet 1. (idiomatic) Expresses support, agreement, certainty or emphasis. ● You bet they'll re-run such a successful show next season. 2. (idiomatic, informal) Certainly; you're welcome; a reply to thank you or to a request. ● "Hey, thanks for all your hard work yesterday."/"You bet!" ● "Could you give me a hand?"/"You bet!"

Meaning and usage of you all

you all: Pronoun you all 1. Alternative form of all of you. Plural form of you, including everyone being addressed. ● I'm glad you all came here today. 2. (idiomatic, chiefly southern US, colloquial) Plural form of you or singular formal form of you. ● You all are driving that truck?

Meaning of yeoman's service

yeoman's service Noun yeoman's service 1. (idiomatic, of behavior by a person) Arduous work, performed in a vigorous, committed manner. 2. (idiomatic, of an object or characteristic) Reliable, useful, capable service.

Meaning of yellow press

yellow press Noun yellow press (plural yellow press or yellow presses) 1. (idiomatic, usually collective) Newspapers which publish sensationalist articles rather than well researched and sober journalism.

Meaning of yellow light

yellow light Noun yellow light (plural yellow lights) 1. A traffic light, between the green light and the red light, indicating that vehicles may proceed with caution. 2. (idiomatic) Limited approval or permission to proceed.

Meaning of Yellow dog

yellow dog Noun yellow dog (plural yellow dogs) 1. Used other than as an idiom: see yellow,‎ dog. 2. (US, chiefly southern US) A Carolina dog. 3. (US, informal) An item or person of low value. 4. (US, politics, uncommon) Shortening of yellow dog Democrat.