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By all means
Giving permission, sometimes sarcastically
Literal Meaning
By all means" → "Certainly; of course; freely allowed.
Actual Meaning
Go ahead (can be sarcastic - go ahead and fail)
Examples in Context

'I'll try this shortcut.' 'By all means.' (Translation: Go ahead, see what happens)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Can be genuine or sarcastic
  • 2Permission given
  • 3Watch out for tone
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
go for it
feel free
give it a shot
why not
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