Well yes, but actually no 

A phrase often used to point out instances of technicality, ambiguity, or hypocrisy.

1. A technicality. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, technically you are correct about superficial elements, but actually no, you are wrong about the substance in some way that invalidates the premise."

2. Ambiguity. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, some elements of this that have merit, but actually no, there are further details that must be considered."

3. Hypocrisy. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, I will say something to you to temporarily satisfy you, but actually no, my true actions will go against what I've said."

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Me: Well yes, but actually no.

Well yes, but actually no by TheStray7 January 1, 2022

Well yes outstanding move but thats illegal 

when you make a outstanding move but its illegal

Im gonna make a fake job advertisement and get all the resumes and chooses which one I like the most and change it to my name. Well yes outstanding move but thats illegal

Well yes outstanding move but thats illegal by BL2Z3 February 16, 2021

Well yes, but actually no 

What you say when you know what is expected of you, but you dont care.

Origin:
In an animated short film called “So You Want to be a Pirate!”. There’s a part where a character says “good guess, but actually no”. Someone posted a screen cap of it on Reddit, but captioned as “Well yes, but actually no”

My friend: Don’t you feel bad about taking his stuff?
Me: Well yes, but actually no.

Me: So you’ll for sure be here to fix my internet tomorrow?
Comcast: Well yes, but actually no.

Me: (clicks not interested on the same YouTube video for the millionth time)
YouTube: Well yes, but actually no.

Well yes, but actually no by A solid cube of tungsten March 30, 2019

well yes, quite likely 

a phrase used to annoy others when they ask you a question; best used with a typical, generic British accent.

Hey, when's your birthday?

Well yes, quite likely.

well yes, quite likely by El_Scorcho August 30, 2003